The Armenian government today, September 25, approved a decision that elevates cooperation with the European Union in the legal sphere to a new level. Now Yerevan will directly interact with the EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) for more effective fighting against international crime.
A key innovation will be the appointment of a special prosecutor at the Armenian embassy in the Netherlands. This representative will become a direct link with Eurojust, whose headquarters are located there.
Such direct contact will significantly accelerate the exchange of information and data necessary for investigating cross-border crimes. This, in turn, will simplify and speed up the fulfillment of mutual requests for legal assistance between Armenia and EU countries, including petitions for extradition of criminals.
Cooperation will cover a wide range of threats, including combating:
Terrorism;
Organized crime;
Money laundering;
Drug trafficking and human trafficking.
This step is an important part of strengthening Armenia’s international legal mechanisms and its integration into the European security system.
