Politics
The Prime Minister highly appreciated the EU's support for Armenia's reforms
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by the European Union Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos.
The Prime Minister welcomed Mrs. Kos's visit to Armenia and highly appreciated the active and ongoing Armenia-European Union dialogue. Nikol Pashinyan thanked the EU for its consistent support, emphasizing that it plays an essential role in the implementation of the Armenian government's ambitious reform agenda. He added that expanding cooperation in this direction is also enshrined in the new Armenia-EU partnership agenda.
Commissioner Marta Kos reaffirmed the EU's strong support for the effective implementation of Armenia's democratic reforms. She noted that the EU highly values the peace-building process in the region, which will contribute to the further development and deepening of cooperation.
The interlocutors discussed the priorities of the Armenia-EU partnership, upcoming tasks, and opportunities for deepening cooperation. Reference was made to the programs implemented in Armenia with the support of the EU, ways to promote economic partnership, as well as the ongoing dialogue on visa liberalization.
Prime Minister Pashinyan emphasized the importance of the EU's support for Armenia's economic diversification, transport and infrastructure development, and the expansion of the capabilities of small and medium-sized businesses.
The parties expressed their willingness to continue close cooperation aimed at strengthening Armenia's democratic institutions, promoting economic growth, and maintaining peace and stability in the region.
