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RELATIONS BETWEEN ARMENIA AND EU BASED ON COMMON VALUES
Anna Balyan
"Radiolur"
17.11.2011 13:09
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian had a meeting with EU
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine
Ashton. Minister Nalbandian noted that "integration with the European
family is one of the pivotal directions of Armenia's foreign policy,"
adding that "the cooperation is expanding and deepening year by year."
"Our relations are based on the same value system, and we are resolute
to implement consistent reforms in compliance with European standards,"
Minister Nalbandian stated.
At a joint press conference Catherine Ashton praised the progress in
Armenia-EU relations based on common values.
The EU High Representative noted that the negotiations on the
facilitation of the visa regime are not drugging out. We are regulating
some technical issues, which requires time, he said.
Will the financial crisis affect the allocation of financial assistance
to the countries of the Eastern Partnership? "There is a great wish
to keep the promises," Ashton said.
"We often say in capitals of European countries that we want to
strengthen relations, she said adding that Ashton said the financial
factor is not the only important thing in relationship.
"After the conclusion of the free trade agreement our partners will
have an opportunity to cooperate with 350 Armenian companies in the
field of high technologies and agriculture," she said.
Edward Nalbandian informed that the level, the achievements and
issues of Armenia-EU relations will be discussed at the EU-Armenian
Cooperation Council sitting in a week.
No reference was made to the Karabakh issue.
Anna Balyan
"Radiolur"
17.11.2011 13:09
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian had a meeting with EU
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine
Ashton. Minister Nalbandian noted that "integration with the European
family is one of the pivotal directions of Armenia's foreign policy,"
adding that "the cooperation is expanding and deepening year by year."
"Our relations are based on the same value system, and we are resolute
to implement consistent reforms in compliance with European standards,"
Minister Nalbandian stated.
At a joint press conference Catherine Ashton praised the progress in
Armenia-EU relations based on common values.
The EU High Representative noted that the negotiations on the
facilitation of the visa regime are not drugging out. We are regulating
some technical issues, which requires time, he said.
Will the financial crisis affect the allocation of financial assistance
to the countries of the Eastern Partnership? "There is a great wish
to keep the promises," Ashton said.
"We often say in capitals of European countries that we want to
strengthen relations, she said adding that Ashton said the financial
factor is not the only important thing in relationship.
"After the conclusion of the free trade agreement our partners will
have an opportunity to cooperate with 350 Armenian companies in the
field of high technologies and agriculture," she said.
Edward Nalbandian informed that the level, the achievements and
issues of Armenia-EU relations will be discussed at the EU-Armenian
Cooperation Council sitting in a week.
No reference was made to the Karabakh issue.