Interior Ministry  discusses integrated border management strategy

ArmInfo.The Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs received the TAIEX (Technical Assistance and Information Exchange) expert mission delegation, which plans to assess Armenia's draft Integrated State Border Management System strategic program.

According to the ministry's press service, the mission plans to  identify existing gaps and provide relevant recommendations for  implementing reforms in  integrated border management in line with  European and international standards. During the meeting with Deputy  Minister of Internal Affairs Armen Ghazaryan, issues related to the  draft integrated border management strategy and visa liberalization  were discussed.

Representatives of the expert mission highly praised the cooperation  with the Republic of Armenia, emphasizing the progress achieved in  risk analysis, professional training, and international cooperation.   They also shared their comments on the draft strategy, focusing on  information exchange, human resource development, and professional  training. The mission presented European experience in integrated  border management. According to the source, meetings with other  relevant agencies are planned during the visit.  Following these  meetings, the experts will present comprehensive recommendations.   Note, TAIEX   (Technical Assistance and Information Exchange) is an  EU institution building tool, which mobilizes public sector expertise  from EU Member States in a Team Europe spirit to support reform  processes around the world. TAIEX's mission is to help countries  develop legislation and administrative practices in line with  European standards, conduct expert assessments, seminars, training  sessions, and consultations in various areas, including border  management, legal reform, environmental protection, and economic  regulation.