On 29 October, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Armen Ghazaryan received Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov, Director of the General Directorate “Border Police” of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Armen Ghazaryan spoke highly of the partnership established between the two countries, particularly highlighting bilateral cooperation in internal affairs.

The Deputy Minister also addressed Armenia’s efforts to deepen its relations with the European Union and emphasised the importance of the reforms being implemented in this context.

He outlined the work under way on visa liberalisation, legislative and institutional reforms, and capacity development within the internal affairs system.

Armen Ghazaryan emphasised the importance of deepening cooperation within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries, exchanging professional expertise, and carrying out joint activities in areas of mutual interest.

Anton Zlatanov, Chief Commissioner and Director of the General Directorate “Border Police” of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria, expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and presented Bulgaria’s path towards European integration, as well as the legislative and structural reforms implemented in the course of this process.

Anton Zlatanov also spoke about Bulgaria’s experience in ensuring border security, managing migration flows, and combating cross-border organised crime.

The parties discussed issues related to integrated border management, border control, the effective organisation of services at border crossing points amid high traffic volumes, as well as the prevention of transnational crime and illicit trafficking in drugs, weapons and ammunition.

The discussions also covered the modernisation of border control equipment, the organisation of service operations, structural reforms and the enhancement of professional capacities.

The parties agreed to expand bilateral cooperation.