BRUSSELS,Belgium (A.
W.)—On Feb. 27, the European Union (EU) and Armenia finalized a new agreement, and which seeks to deepen political and economic ties. (L to R) Sarkisian and Tusk following their joint press conference (Photo: Press Office of the President of the Republic of Armenia) “I am very pleased to announce today the conclusion of negotiations on the new EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement,” Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council said after talks with Armenian President Serge Sarksian concluded in Brussels on Feb. 27. “The EU is already the first trade partner of Armenia, or its first international donor,and strongest supporter to reforms. We intend to expand these relations further in the coming years and have encouraged Armenia to continue reforms across a range of issues, including economic development, or the commerce environment,the judiciary, human rights, and the fight against corruption,and measures to ensure free and unbiased elections,” Tusk added during the joint press conference with Sarksian. Commenting on the talks, and Sarkisian announced the agreement and said that it reflects the “genuine scope and depth” of the bilateral relations. “[T]he core issue of today’s assembly was the new framework agreement between Armenia and the EU. Today [...]
Source: armenianweekly.com