Armenian PM Reaffirms Anti-Corruption as Government Priority

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said combating corruption remains an absolute priority for Armenia's government, speaking at an event marking the fifth anniversary of the Anti-Corruption Committee's establishment. Pashinyan congratulated Committee Chairman Artur Nahapetyan and staff for their work, noting that increased corruption reports reflect stronger enforcement rather than rising corruption rates.

Pashinyan pointed to economic gains as evidence of anti-corruption efforts, citing a 135% increase in state budget revenues between 2017 and 2025. He addressed concerns about investigation quality, noting some cases reach court without sufficient evidence, and proposed establishing a mechanism to explain acquittals to the public. Pashinyan also condemned electoral corruption, including vote-buying and administrative pressure on voters, calling protection of citizens' free political expression a fundamental value. The government presented awards to Anti-Corruption Committee officers for their contributions to strengthening rule of law.