(ARKA) -The problem of trafficking in Armenia requires resolving, Anthony Godfry, Deputy Head of Mission, US Embassy in Armenia, stated at his meeting with Chairperson of the Standing Parliamentary Commission for Science, Education, Culture and Youth Affairs Hranush Hakobyan. He pointed out that struggle against trafficking has become one of the most important tasks of various countries and international organizations, reports Trend.
Although the RA Government is ready to elaborate a new national program of trafficking control, but no decisive steps have yet been made because necessary funds have not been allocated form the state budget. Godfry stated that the USA is concerned with the problem being resolved, and if funds are allocated from Armenia's state budget, the USA and the UNDP are ready to render active financial assistance.
In her turn, Granush Hakobyan pointed out the necessity of eradicating trafficking as a vicious phenomenon. "The national program of trafficking control must be consistently implemented. Armenia should accede to relevant international agreements, harmonize its legislation and establish close ties with international organizations," she said.
Hakobyan expressed her readiness to contribute to the resolution of financial problems by applying to the RA Government.
The sides reached an arrangement about long-lasting cooperation and activities for implementation of Armenia's national program of trafficking control. P.T.