ArmInfo. Armenia attaches importance to the agreement reached with the European Union regarding a new agenda. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan stated this on September 19 during a joint news conference with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.
He expressed hope that this agenda will be approved during the meeting of the Armenia-EU Partnership Council, to be held this year in Brussels. "I am confident that this process will contribute to the further deepening of our relations, as well as the progress of Armenia's democratic and economic reforms," the Deputy Prime Minister noted. He added that the Armenian side is ready to fully implement the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement. Grigoryan noted that during the talks held today, the parties mutually emphasized the importance of the region's peaceful development. It was also noted that the process of visa liberalization for Armenian citizens is a significant component in developing relations. "We are confident that thanks to our joint efforts, we will achieve significant results," the Deputy Prime Minister said.
He also announced that a high-level political dialogue between Armenia and the EU had launched today, which will become a new platform for discussing the budget process for enhancing Armenia's resilience, approved back in April of last year.
In response, Marta Kos noted that she was pleased to be in Yerevan, where she was visiting for the first time. She noted that she was in Armenia on a regional visit and expressed the EU's readiness to contribute to a peaceful partnership. She emphasized the importance of investment in this process. "Often, when speaking about economic cooperation, we forget the importance of living in peace. The South Caucasus and Armenia are a very important part of the EU." The European Union is pleased to announce the launch of a second program to strengthen Armenia's resilience. This program, totaling over ?200 million, will support the country's resilience and growth. This commitment demonstrates the EU's commitment to supporting your country in implementing its reform programs.
Regarding the high-level political dialogue platform, the European Commissioner emphasized that it will serve as a venue for discussions on the Global Gateway initiative. The EU has already mobilized approximately ?2.5 billion to implement this initiative. An agreement was also signed with the EBRD, with funds to be used to improve customs operations and address the needs of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh. The EU is prepared to invest in trade, energy, key infrastructure, and the Crossroads of Peace initiative. "The EU is also actively working to developing an international and regional connectivity system to link Europe with Central Asia, the Caucasus with the ports of Turkey, and Armenia is a key player in this project," Marta Kos emphasized.
