Armenia plans to lift age restrictions for recruitment to army and police

The 35-year age limit for recruitment to the Armenian army and police is to be lifted, and this issue was discussed at a government meeting, Report informs, citing the Armenian press.

A draft amendment to the bill on service in the police has been approved, which envisages the elimination of restrictions, especially in law enforcement agencies.

At the meeting, Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan said that the municipal police need about 700 personnel. In this regard, the ministry proposes to announce the recruitment of persons with and without police service experience.