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    ARMENIA-EU CONSULTATIONS HELD IN BRUSSELS

    ARMENPRESS
    DECEMBER 10, 2009
    YEREVAN

    YEREVAN, DECEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: Armenia-European Union political
    consultations were held December 9 in Brussels on the level of the
    "Troika" of EU Council's Political and Security Committee.

    Armenian Foreign Affairs Ministry press service told Armenpress that
    the Armenian delegation was headed by Head of the Armenian mission
    in EU, Ambassador Avet Adonts, and the EU delegation was headed by
    representative of EU chairmanship, Swedish Ambassador in Political
    and Security Commission Olof Skug.

    During the consultation the sides discussed issues concerning the
    political cooperation of Armenia and European Union.

    While discussing Armenia's inner developments the sides referred
    to the influence of the global economic and financial crisis on the
    Armenia's economy and to the Armenian efforts exerted toward smoothing
    its consequences. In this context it was noted that EU has adopted a
    decision on extending to Armenia a macro-economic assistance of 100
    million Euros (a grant of 35 million Euros, and a loan of 65 million
    Euros). On purpose of realizing the first extended money, European
    Commission's mission is to arrive in Armenia in February 2010 to
    discuss the issue of signing a memorandum of mutual understanding.

    Attaching importance to the measures undertaken by Armenian
    authorities toward improving the inner-political situation, the
    European side expressed readiness to continue to support Armenia in
    the implementation of reforms. In this context, an importance was
    attached to the work of EU consulting group. The start of Armenia-EU
    dialogue on human rights defense was welcomed.

    Excluding the military solution to the issue EU reaffirmed its support
    to Nagorno Karabakh conflict regulation in the format of OSCE Minsk
    Group, based on Madrid principles. The statement adopted during the
    OSCE ministerial council held in Athens was welcomed. The European
    side stated that in order to promote the conflict regulation, it is
    necessary to avoid from war rhetoric and to undertake measures toward
    strengthening trust.

    EU reaffirmed its assistance in the process of regulation of
    Armenian-Turkish relations attaching importance to the quick
    ratification of the protocols.

    While discussing the opportunities provided by "Eastern Partnership"
    the sides referred to the results of the ministerial council held
    December 8, as well as to the decision on South Caucasus adopted by
    EU Council the same day. Currently EU Council working groups discuss
    the issue on assuming the mandate on the agreement of association
    with Armenia. It is expected to be ready in the first half of 2010.

    Issues on the facilitation of privileged entrance regime and on signing
    an agreement on comprehensive free trade were discussed as well.
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