ARMENIAN PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES POLICE
ARMENPRESS
April 16, 2008
YEREVAN, APRIL 16, ARMENPRESS: Armenian President Serzh
Sargsian addressed a message on the occasion of the Day of the
Police. Presidential press service told Armenpress that in his message
the president particularly said, "Dear officials and veterans of the
police I congratulate you on the Day of the Police.
During the past years the Armenian police have registered achievements
in the defense of rights of the citizens, protection of their property
and public order. Overall, it has carried out its important mission. A
great work is carried out for making reforms in this sphere but
still there is serious work to be done in making the working style
of the police relevant to contemporary conditions and in eliminating
corruption.
The authorities of the Republic of Armenia will improve that social
condition of the officials of the police, including the increase
of the salary, improving working conditions which will be directed
towards increasing the efficiency of the work of the institution.
This year your day coincides with the 90th anniversary of formation of
home affairs bodies in Armenia and I particularly want to congratulate
all veterans of the home affairs bodies wishing them health and
happiness.
Armenia’s speed up development is greatly agreed with the circumstance
on how you will carry out your duties, on what level you will solve
the issues you are facing. It is not a secret that the actions of the
police often have wide and sharp response. March 1 developments were
trial for the whole country and people and particularly for the police.
Once again I congratulate you on your holiday and wish you success
in confronting current challenges."