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. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |