15:14, 1 July 2023

YEREVAN, JULY 1, ARMENPRESS. Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia, Ambassador Andrea Wiktorin has attached importance to prosecutorial independence and responsibility in the process of the judiciary reforms.

Speaking at the Prosecutorial Independence in Upholding the Rule of Law  seminar dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the Prosecution of Armenia, Wiktorin said that the purpose of prosecutorial independence is for the prosecutor to be able to make the right decision without fear. The Ambassador emphasized that prosecutors play a crucial role in administering justice.

“The EU has been supporting democratic governance reforms in Armenia, the rule of law, anti-discrimination, the promotion and the protection of human rights and of fundamental freedoms and the consolidation of democracy and democratic values,” Wiktorin added, noting that the EU has significantly contributed to the justice and anti corruption reforms in Armenia.

The EU Ambassador mentioned the Partnership for Good Governance project of the EU and Council of Europe as an important support to Armenia’s justice system.

She congratulated the prosecutors and those in attendance on the anniversary.

The EU ambassador praised the Armenian government for its commitment to comprehensively carry out the ambitious reforms agenda.