RA Anti-Corruption Committee, US FBI sign memorandum to extend  cooperation for another three years

ArmInfo.  Armen Asatryan, Deputy Chairman of the Anti- Corruption Committee of Armenia, and Alexander Tiguy, Legal Attache of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for Armenia and Georgia, have signed a memorandum extending their cooperation for an additional  three-year period.

According to the press service of the Anti-Corruption Committee of  Armenia, during the meeting, Asatryan noted that since the signing of  the initial memorandum, seven training programs have been organized  for the Committee's investigative and operational-intelligence units,  alongside approximately 30 professional consultations.  The Deputy  Chairman emphasized that these initiatives were conducted with the  consistent and active support of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia,  specifically the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law  Enforcement Affairs (INL), which has contributed significantly to the  effectiveness and stability of this partnership.

In his remarks, Mr. Tiguy stated that the extension of the memorandum  would allow both nations to continue and deepen their collaboration.  He reaffirmed that the agreement reflects the importance of their  professional relationship and confirmed that the FBI remains  committed to supporting the Anti-Corruption Committee's efforts to  combat corruption effectively.  Concluding the meeting, Mr. Asatryan  highlighted the vital importance of the continuous development of the  partnership between the two agencies. He expressed confidence that  this cooperation will continue to strengthen the rule of law, ensure  justice, and bolster public trust.

Recall, the previous memorandum was signed in June 2022 during an  official visit to Washington, D.C., by Mushegh Babayan, then-Acting  Deputy Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Committee. The primary  objective of the memorandum is to facilitate direct communication and  information exchange between the two peer institutions, collaborate  on the investigation of corruption-related crimes, and organize  exchange programs, training courses, and professional workshops.