On April 15, 2025, the closing conference of the European Union co-funded project No. ENI/2023/442-959 "Support to Law Enforcement and Security Reforms in Armenia" took place in Yerevan, Armenia. Within this project, the State Police of Latvia, together with the Central Project Management Agency of Lithuania and other partners, provided support for reforms in the law enforcement and security sector of Armenia.
The closing conference was addressed by the Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to Armenia, Edīte Medne, who expressed gratitude for Latvia's opportunity to be part of the significant reform process in Armenia, emphasizing Latvia's commitment to continue sharing its experience, knowledge, and best practices, contributing to the strengthening of democratic institutions in Armenia. In turn, the Deputy Chief of the State Police, Head of the Central Administration Department, Normunds Grūbis, in his address, expressed satisfaction with the State Police's opportunity to be part of this international project, appreciating the close, professional, and purposeful cooperation with Armenian partners.
The project's aim was to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia, improve police operations, and support legal reforms in accordance with international standards.
The State Police's contribution to the project included:
Within the project, an in-depth analysis of the functions, structure, and human resources of law enforcement agencies was conducted, and practical recommendations for more effective operations were provided.
More information about the project (in Latvian): https://www.vp.gov.lv/lv/projekts/nr-eni2023442-959-atbalsts-tiesibaizsardzibas-un-drosibas-reformam-armenija.
