Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice of Armenia Hamlet Harutyunyan received the Consul General of the US Embassy in Armenia, Jerry Barnett, Head of the Visa Department Alex Jones and representatives of the consulate.
During the meeting, the sides discussed reforms implemented in the field of child protection and intercountry adoption, as well as efforts aimed at improving legal regulations.
In particular, the Armenian Justice Ministry presented steps taken toward developing domestic regulations stemming from the 1993 Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, as well as the process of developing draft government decisions arising from Armenia’s Family Code.
The discussion also focused on initiatives and planned regulations aimed at clarifying sectoral procedures, increasing the efficiency of the process, and ensuring transparency and accountability.
The sides emphasized the need to protect the best interests of children, introduce legal mechanisms in line with international standards, and ensure predictable and reliable procedures in the field.
The parties highly appreciated the constructive and effective cooperation established in the area of child protection and intercountry adoption, stressing the importance of continuously developing and strengthening bilateral ties in this sphere.
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