Wednesday, November 9 2022 11:55
Alexandr Avanesov

Armenia, EU to have common aviation area 

Armenia, EU to have common aviation area 

ArmInfo.A common aviation area will operate between Armenia and the countries of the European Union. The Commission on Economic Affairs, RA National Assembly, at  its meeting on November 9 approved the draft agreement submitted by  Armenia's government. 

Armenia's Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Vache  Terteryan said that Armenia and the EU member-states signed a  relevant agreement in Brussels, on November 15, 2021, to form a  common aviation area and ensure availability of markets following  equal competition principles, without any discrimination. The  agreement will allow the parties to expand their air communication,  including by means of transparent agreements between airlines. The  document is an important component of Armenia adopting European  standards of security system development. Ratification of the  agreement will enable Yerevan to intensify its trade and economic  relations the EU, which will boost investment and tourism.  Mr  Terteryan pointed out a 3-year-long transition period, which is  required for adoption of over 60 legal acts in conformity with  European standards to ensure Armenia's more effective integration  into the European aviation system.