During Astrakhan-hosted meeting, Russian and Armenian police officers will focus on efficient efforts to search for criminals and improve information exchange.

The Russian delegation is be led by Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev; Armenian delegation is headed by Police Chief Alik Sargsyan.

“Russia and Armenia have been fruitfully cooperating in this area for a long time. The two countries’ law enforcers annually detain hundreds of criminals under requests for mutual assistance,” the press service of the Russian Interior Ministry told Itar-Tass.

“They had also established exchange of intelligence information; to systemize the information exchange different databanks are being created. The CIS Interstate Data Bank acquires special importance and Interpol channels are engaged as well,” the source said.

Moreover, the meeting will also discuss joint counteraction to drug trafficking, transborder crimes and stronger cooperation among investigative committees.

The two countries’ police departments also closely cooperate in personnel training and retraining. At present, 13 Armenian policemen are undergoing training at Russia’s Interior Ministry, Itar-Tass reported.