On 21 July, Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan received U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. David Allen.
The parties highly appreciated the effective bilateral cooperation, which has continued to deliver tangible results.
During the meeting, David Allen introduced Karim Qureshi, the newly appointed Regional Security Officer (RSO) at the U.S. Embassy, to Minister Sargsyan. Mr. Qureshi presented his professional background and experience and expressed his readiness to cooperate with the Armenian side.
Arpine Sargsyan congratulated Karim Qureshi on his appointment and expressed hope that bilateral relations would continue to develop and expand during his tenure.
The discussions also covered legislative amendments in the field of cybersecurity, as well as opportunities for professional capacity development. It was noted that, with the support of the U.S. partners, the procurement process for equipping the Cyber Laboratory is nearing completion.
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. David Allen reaffirmed the U.S. side’s commitment to continuing its support for initiatives aimed at strengthening Armenia’s cybersecurity capacities.
The discussions also covered the educational programmes implemented at the MIA Educational Complex to strengthen the capacities of police officers and rescuers, with particular emphasis on initiatives aimed at enhancing the professional training of border guards, as well as on U.S. support in this area.
The parties agreed to expand cooperation in the areas of the Rescue Service and the Police Guard, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening their partnership.