Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the 15th Session of Assembly of Parties of the International Anti-Corruption Academy

30 October, 2026

Distinguished Mr. President,

Distinguished members of the Bureau,

Honorable Dean,

Dear delegates,

It is a pleasure to participate in this discussion and share Armenia’s perspectives on current and emerging trends in preventing and combating corruption.

At the outset, I would like to highlight the significant progress Armenia has achieved in establishing its anti-corruption legal and institutional framework. Our current priority is to ensure its effective implementation, strengthen institutional capacity and achieve measurable results, while remaining responsive to emerging risks.

In this regard, the Justice Sector Reform Strategy for 2027–2033, currently under development, includes a dedicated anti-corruption component, emphasizing implementation, continuous improvement and capacity-building. Our objective here is to ensure that policies translate into tangible improvements in institutional practices and a measurable reduction in corruption risks.

We also attach importance to more proactive, data-driven prevention. Digital tools, automated verification, cross-checking of information and data analytics can help identify irregularities at an earlier stage. Armenia has introduced digital asset declarations, electronic whistleblowing mechanisms and digital access to beneficial ownership information. At the same time, the growing use of artificial intelligence requires appropriate safeguards to ensure transparency, accountability, sound data governance and human oversight.

These efforts must be underpinned by capable and resilient institutions. Their effectiveness depends not only on formal independence, but also on adequate resources, qualified personnel, clear procedures, effective coordination and accountability. Capacity-building is therefore not supplementary to anti-corruption reform, but a fundamental condition for the effectiveness of the entire system.

Equally important is public confidence in preventive mechanisms. Whistleblowing systems, asset declarations and conflict-of-interest regulations must go beyond formal compliance and foster a genuine culture of integrity, in which reports are addressed appropriately and confidentiality and protection are ensured.

Mr. President,

Asset recovery is another important dimension of this area. Beyond tracing and confiscating illicit assets, attention must be given to their effective management, monitoring and return, as well as their appropriate use in the public interest. Results should be measured not only by the value of assets recovered, but also by how effectively they are managed thereafter.

International cooperation remains essential in addressing both persistent and emerging corruption risks. We attach particular importance to sustaining such multilateral platforms. In this light, IACA remains one of the significant platforms that facilitates practical experience-sharing, research and capacity-building, enabling countries to strengthen their responses to both persistent and emerging corruption risks. We acknowledge, that ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of such cooperation requires due attention to the resources and institutional capacities needed to sustain it over time. In this regard, we appreciate the Academy’s recognition of the contribution made by Armenia and other Member States, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing international cooperation in the field of anti-corruption.

Ultimately, the effectiveness of anti-corruption reform depends not only on the standards we establish, but on how consistently they are implemented, how effectively institutions perform and whether our efforts deliver tangible results.

Thank you.

MFA RA
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