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The vision of a corruption-free state is an absolute priority for the Republic of Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said.
Speaking at a ceremonial session marking the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Committee, Pashinyan congratulated the Committee’s staff and thanked them for their work.
He said that the activities of the Anti-Corruption Committee in Armenia are becoming increasingly visible, which, however, should not be perceived as an increase in the scale of corruption.
“Corruption is classified as a latent crime. Receiving information more frequently about the detection of corruption cases does not mean that the scale of corruption is increasing. It is more likely that the approaches to combating corruption are becoming more principled,” Pashinyan said.
He said that the decision to establish the Anti-Corruption Committee in 2021, during a difficult period for the country, was an important step and demonstrated the Government's principled approach in this area.
“We are not pretending to fight corruption; we are genuinely fighting corruption, and for us this is a matter of principle,” the Prime Minister said, adding that, according to the results of 2025, state budget revenues had increased by 135% compared to 2017, more than doubling.
He stressed that such figures would not have been possible without anti-corruption policies.
“The Government's priority is the prevention of corruption, and extensive measures are being implemented in this direction. At the same time, corruption risks cannot be completely eliminated, so it is also important to uncover cases that have already been identified, provide them with a legal assessment, and hold those responsible accountable,” Pashinyan said.
He also highlighted the importance of the Anti-Corruption Committee having its own operational unit, which has enabled the body to operate independently since the very first day of its establishment.
“Today, the Committee is able to remain as focused as possible on its functions and have minimal dependence on other bodies in ensuring the effectiveness of its work and organizing its further activities,” the Prime Minister added.