“ARMENIA IS A COMMITTED PARTNER IN THE VITAL WORK OF COMBATING TERROR”

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| 16:37:51 | 18-04-2005 | Official |

On Friday, April 15, Mr. Armen Barseghyan was taken to the United
States from Armenia to face charges for his alleged involvement in
a plot to smuggle arms into the U.S.

A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s office said, on Saturday,
that Mr. Barseghyan will appear in court this week, along with 20
other defendants that have been indicted in connection with this case.

This case highlights the cooperation on law enforcement issues which
is developing between the U.S. and the Republic of Armenia.

The Embassy commends the continued professionalism of the Armenian
authorities who have been instrumental in supporting this ongoing
investigation. In particular, the Embassy expresses their appreciation
for the support of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia
and the direct engagement of the Director of Armenia’s National
Security Service. Suspects were apprehended before any weapons were
transferred from Armenia.

It is mentioned in the announcement of the Embassy that “The United
States and the Republic of Armenia are working together to stop the
proliferation of weapons. Armenia is a committed partner in the vital
work of combating terror”.