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. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |