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    EU COMMISSIONER STRESSES THE NEED FOR A DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION TO THE ISSUE OF STEPANAKERT AIRPORT

    http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/01/10/eu-commissioner-stresses-the-need-for-a-diplomatic-solution-to-the-issue-of-stepanakert-airpor/
    13:07 10.01.2013

    Within the framework of the visit to Brussles, Armenian National
    Assembly Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan had a meeting with EU Commissioner
    for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy tefan Fule.

    The parties discussed the perspectives of development of Armenia-EU
    ties, hailed the positive dynamics of development of the political
    dialogue and expressed willingness to maintain and continue it.

    It was noted that progress had been registered in the Armenia-EU
    negotiation process, namely on the Association Agreement and the
    creation of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area. At the same
    time the interlocutors confirmed the resoluteness to complete the
    negotiations by the end of 2013. This Agreement is of the utmost
    importance in moving the EU-Armenia relationship to a higher level. It
    goes far beyond a normal free trade agreement. Through the Agreement
    the EU will open up portions of its acquis related to the internal
    market. But beyond this it encompasses changes that affect citizens
    in their daily lives in areas like consumer protection, air quality
    and road safety, offering a protective umbrella of high democratic
    standards and real guarantees for their rights.

    The upcoming Presidential elections were also discussed during the
    meeting: "Successful - free and fair - elections really matter and
    are crucial for EU-Armenia relations; without them the continuous
    reform which we want to see could be undermined. Before the elections
    next month, further progress is needed in the implementation of the
    current legislative framework, as recommended by the OSCE/ODIHR, while
    in parallel the longer-term process of updating electoral legislation
    for polls in the future should also continue," said Commissioner Fule.

    Broader regional cooperation was also raised, with an emphasis on the
    fact that good neighbourly relations are of strategic importance for
    Armenia, in particular as regards Russia. It is in the EU's interest
    to see good Armenian-Russian relations; they can in turn benefit also
    from Armenia's partnership with the EU.

    Issues concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement process were
    discussed, including the issue of possible flights to the airport in
    Nagorno-Karabakh. Commissioner Fule reiterated EU's continued support
    for the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and their efforts in facilitating
    a peaceful settlement. He also stressed the need for the sides to
    seek a diplomatic solution to issues relating to this airport and to
    avoid any actions that could fuel tensions in the region.



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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