Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan attended a special session at the Anti-Corruption Committee to mark the organization’s third anniversary and Employee Day.

The session began with a report by the Committee’s chairman, Sasun Khachatryan, on the achievements of 2024. In his address, Pashinyan congratulated the Committee on its anniversary and acknowledged its efforts, noting the challenges of building a new system. He emphasized that while significant strides have been made over the past three years, there is no endpoint in creating an effective system, as reaching a static point would risk stagnation.

Pashinyan stressed the importance of continuous progress and discouraged a mindset of waiting for an “accomplishment point.” He acknowledged the public’s mixed perception of the law enforcement system, remarking that dissatisfaction exists both within the system and among citizens. He further highlighted that the government implemented substantial reforms, including legislative changes and improvements in the social guarantees, investigative, and judicial systems, aimed at enhancing institutional effectiveness. He added that Armenia has a strong political will to establish justice and combat corruption, yet results have been slow to materialize.

Armenian PM also discussed public perceptions of corruption and injustice in Armenia, describing these as political challenges. Emphasizing the independence of the judiciary, he affirmed that the government has removed any political barriers to judicial processes, guaranteeing full autonomy within the judicial system.

Despite these assurances, he acknowledged a sense of stagnation in anti-corruption and judicial reforms. He attributed this not to judicial independence but to political responsibility, stating that as Prime Minister, he bears ultimate responsibility for justice and legality in the country. He concluded by expressing a commitment to identifying and addressing the root of these issues.