RA government resolute to combat corruptionDecember 9, 2009 - 13:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan has presented the basic provisions of the government's program for combating corruption."The struggle against corruption should start with high-ranking officials. According to the program, they will have to report their activities. Besides, a special commission will be formed to follow the process," he said during the 6th conference dated to International Anti-Corruption Day marked on December 9. The PM also reminded that ministers and members of parliament are prohibited of engaging in business. "Efficient civil service and the involvement of the society into the struggle against corruption are also important. It's not a secret that our population is too lenient towards corruption, what hampers formation of a strong state To eradicate corruption, authorities and population should join efforts," he said. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |