2024-06-23 16:01:49
On February 27, the European Parliament in Strasbourg mentioned the strengthening of relations between the European Union and Armenia, the Russian service of DW writes.
“We’re witnessing a historic second within the relations between the EU and Armenia, they’ve by no means been so robust,” mentioned Juta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for Worldwide Partnerships.
In keeping with him, the precedence of Brussels now’s to contribute to the soundness of Armenia “in order that it could independently make its overseas coverage decisions”. He emphasised that for this goal, the European Union is creating cooperation with Armenia within the area of protection and safety, together with via the European Peace Fund, in addition to growing investments within the economic system.
“The highway forward could also be tough,” warned the European Commissioner, “the earlier choices of Armenia, which led to political, financial and safety dependence, can’t be overcome in a single day.”
Nonetheless, Urpilainen is satisfied that, amongst different issues, the dialogue with the EU on the liberalization of the visa regime will function an impetus for additional reforms within the nation. The European Fee is at present discussing methods to start out it.