Armenia’s Investigative Committee chief meets with U.S. drug policy official

Law11:38, 28 October 2026
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During a working visit to the United States, Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Armenia Arthur Poghosyan met at the White House with Victor Avila, Assistant Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and U.S. Interdiction Coordinator.

Armenia’s Ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, also attended the meeting.

According to Armenia’s Investigative Committee, the parties discussed issues related to joint efforts to combat transnational crime, particularly the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

They also addressed current methods for combating the spread of synthetic drugs, improving mechanisms for the prompt exchange of information, and ongoing reforms in the law enforcement system.

Poghosyan praised the effective cooperation established with U.S. partners, emphasizing the importance of applying the latest technological solutions and advanced methodologies in combating crime.

Victor Avila, in turn, welcomed the Armenian side’s readiness to cooperate and the progress of the ongoing reforms, reaffirming U.S. support for developing the capacities of Armenia’s law enforcement agencies and expanding joint programs.

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