"Hraparak" newspaper writes: "In order to have an RA communication representative (communication officer) in Europol, it turns out that 150,000 euros will be allocated annually from the state budget, and in the first year, an additional dram equivalent to about 46,000 euros (car, furniture, equipment, deposit and commission).
The Executive Director of the European Police, Europol, and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia signed the agreement "On Interaction between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the EU Law Enforcement Cooperation Agency" in April, according to which, through the liaison officer, it is possible to establish direct contact with both Europol and EU member states. Europol with seconded liaison officers.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs expects that the appointment will ensure the quick and safe exchange of information, as well as the deepening of cooperation with Europol and the law enforcement agencies of the countries cooperating with it.
According to the agreement, the liaison representative will work under the Embassy of Armenia in the Kingdom of the Netherlands."
