2024-05-18 00:43:21
The dynamics that exist in Armenia-European Union relations at the moment may be described as unprecedented, Armenian Deputy Overseas Minister Vahan Kostanyan stated in a dialog with Azatutyan, recalling the EU monitoring mission stationed in Armenia, the continued negotiations between Armenia and the European Union on visa liberalization, and Armenia’s entry to the European Peace Instrument. , the discussions on the better entry of Armenian merchandise to the European markets.
“Optimistic developments on this path will even enable us to maneuver ahead and discuss extra formidable agendas,” stated Kostanyan.
Final week, with a ratio of 504 votes, 4 in opposition to, 32 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted the particular decision on the relations between the European Union and Armenia, by which the European Union legislative physique affords the manager energy to think about the opportunity of granting Armenia the standing of a candidate for European Union membership.
“If Armenia is all in favour of getting candidate standing and continues on the trail of secure reforms that strengthen its democracy, it may be the idea for a change part in EU-Armenia relations,” the decision says.
Official Yerevan welcomed the decision. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed his opinion that it ought to turn out to be a topic of public dialogue in Armenia.
To the query: Was the Prime Minister’s response chilly, or was it a manifestation of political warning and pragmatism with a restrained remark? Kostanyan answered: “I’d not take into account such wording completely chilly, as a result of such selections, that are essential concerning the way forward for Armenia and our function on the planet, I believe must be an event for broad discussions, and it’s particular for democratic states to have such discussions. These discussions have began, the knowledgeable circles are already speaking to extraordinary residents, and this dialog is certain to get even larger volumes.