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A session of the Council coordinating police reforms was held at the Government under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the agenda included discussion of the progress in implementing the 2024-2026 strategic program for police reforms. Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan presented the progress and results of the measures envisaged under the strategic program for implementation in 2025, as well as the measures and reforms carried out so far in 2026. Details were presented on the priorities of the strategic program and the achievements of the governance model formed through the establishment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including the creation of a single educational complex of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the 112 operational management center, the four pillars of policing, and the crime statistics and research center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as the streamlining of public services and their transfer to the ministry’s domain. Details were also presented on the work carried out within the framework of the reforms in the areas of human resources management, strengthening integrity, modernization of the operational management center, launch of the Police Guard, and development of the Patrol Service and Criminal Police. The Minister of Internal Affairs noted that basic education has been set as a mandatory entry requirement for joining the services. Work has also been carried out to improve the certification system and introduce a new performance evaluation system. According to Arpine Sargsyan, the number of crimes has decreased by 3.2% compared to the previous year. The agenda also included proposals on improving the effectiveness of investigative functions. A discussion followed, during which members of the Council presented their observations and positions on the work carried out. Various proposals were made to improve the effectiveness of community policing. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the importance of further increasing the effectiveness of the reforms, introducing new approaches and ensuring more effective implementation of the goals set under the strategic program. The Head of Government instructed that, taking into account the discussions held during the Council session, the issues raised be identified, in-depth analyses be carried out, and proposals be presented at the next session.