U.S. Government donates USD 70 thousand to RA Police for combating illegal migrationNovember 27, 2009 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 27, 2009, the U.S. Government boosted the efforts of the Armenian police to combat illegal migration through the donation of computer equipment and two vehicles, worth a total of about $70,000. The donation ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief of Mission Joseph Pennington on behalf of the U.S. Embassy and, on behalf of the Government of Armenia, by Deputy Chief of Police, lieutenant-general Hovhannes Hunanyan. "Since Armenia's gaining independence, we have been collaborating with US Embassy in Armenia. United States is the first country we started cooperation with," Hovhannes Hunanyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.Handing vehicle keys to Police Deputy Chief, United States Vice Ambassador said, "Such donation is a sign of US Administration's trust in Armenia's Police. I would like to emphasize that our efforts are also directed at combating trafficking, illegal drug circulation and terrorism." The donated equipment is only part of the U.S. Government's comprehensive law enforcement assistance program in the Republic of Armenia. Earlier, the U.S. Embassy funded the renovation of the Police Induction Center in Kanaker and assisted in Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit of the Police with computer equipment and a vehicle. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. IDBank issues 2nd tranche of dollar bonds of 2024 On May 13, 2024, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2PER9. |