YEREVAN. - There have been positive accomplishments in Armenia in terms of corruption.

The U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Richard Mills, stated the aforementioned during a live Facebook chat today.

According to the Ambassador, there are people with powerful interests, who use their economic and political power in an unfair manner, driving out competitors and obtaining special benefits and allowances.

“Fighting against corruption and ensuring the protection of human rights is a hard, tough fight. It’s a fight we have to conduct every day in the United States, and the key is not to set impossible goals. The key is to be committed to achieving practical and meaningful results. I think there have been positive accomplishments in Armenia, especially in the provision of basic government services to Armenian citizens. I hear from Armenians that I talk to that they are increasingly able to get the services they are owed by their government, in a transparent manner, without paying a bribe, and without using other levers of influence,” Mills said.

The Ambassador also noted that the Embassy is ready to back those Armenians who are fighting against this phenomenon:

“The Embassy is committed to standing with those Armenians fighting against corruption, providing what tools we can in conducting that fight, and identifying where progress is being made, as well as where more needs to be done.”