Russia, Armenia to improve coop in fighting transnational crime

Interfax, Russia
July 24 2009

Russia, Armenia to improve cooperation in fighting transnational crime

NOVOROSSIISK July 24

A joint meeting of the Russian Interior Ministry and Armenian police
has ended its meeting by signing a cooperation agreement for 2010
between the two agencies.

The final document was signed by Russian Interior Minister Rashid
Nurgaliyev and Armenian police chief Alik Sargsian.

Nurgaliyev praised the outcome of the meeting. "The meeting was held
in a constructive manner. I am very pleased with the results, as well
as the decisions that were made during discussion. These decisions
will enable us to further perfect our joint efforts in fighting
against transnational crime," the Russian minister said at the closure
of the meeting.