EXTENSIVE REFORMS TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN RESCUE SYSTEM OF ARMENIA

ARMENPRESS
APRIL 20, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, APRIL 20, ARMENPRESS: Extensive reforms will be implemented
in the rescue system of Armenia. The first step is the working out
of a draft concept of reforms. On those issues the inter-department
commission has summoned today its first session, chaired by Secretary
of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan.

Press service of the National Security Council told Armenpress that
pointing out the importance of reforms of the rescue service A.
Baghdasaryan noted that the mission of each state is the defense of
the rights of citizens and ensuring of security. In this regard the
reforms of the rescue service are of military significance.

"Only during this year 27 collapses and over 400 fires have taken
place in our country, as a result of which 3 people have been killed,
7 people have received injuries of different degrees, citizens and
juridical persons have experienced an economic damage of millions
of Dollars.

Of course, the rescue service has operatively responded, but our goal
is to form in Armenia such a system of displaying operative support
to citizens, which operates in developed countries.

We intend extensive reforms in the system of rescue service, and I am
sure that in case of their efficient implementation, we can defend
our citizens more efficiently, we may ensure their security, and it
is one of the most important ingredients of ensuring the security of
our country," Arthur Baghdasaryan said. He noted that the initiative
of reforms in the rescue system is conditioned by the international
commitments assumed by the country.

A decision has been adopted at the session to present the draft
concept to ratification within 3 monts.