ArmInfo. Artur Atabekyan, Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) of Armenia, held a meeting with representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)—Senior Counsel Christina Pak and Senior Investment Officer of the ADB Armenian office Narine Avetisyan—to discuss sectoral reforms and potential new areas of cooperation.
According to the SJC press office, Chairman Atabekyan expressed his gratitude to the ADB for its long- standing and consistent support in the development of Armenia's judicial system. He emphasized the importance of the Bank's contributions to institutional and legal reforms and improvements in public administration, highlighting the ADB as a vital and reliable partner in the sphere of justice.
The parties discussed the experience gained during their working visit to Singapore in 2025, noting that it provides the foundation for further improvement of the reforms being implemented in Armenia in the areas of mediation and arbitration. The Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council expressed confidence that continued cooperation with the ADB in this area will significantly contribute to reducing the workload on the courts, ensuring faster and more effective dispute resolution, and strengthening public trust in the justice system.
Furthermore, during the meeting, the parties discussed the possibility of holding a joint event at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), which will be held in Armenia. In this context, they touched on environmental justice development trends in Armenia with the aim of strengthening the judicial system's capacity in environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development, as well as identifying new prospects for cooperation.
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