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THE EU EXPRESSES CONCERN AT THE INCREASING NUMBER OF INCIDENTS AT THE NK-AZERBAIJANI LINE OF CONTACT
ARMENPRESS
NOVEMBER 25, 2011
YEREVAN
The Cooperation Council between the European Union and the Republic of
Armenia held its twelfth meeting on Friday 25 November 2011. The EU was
represented by Mr Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, State Secretary for European
Affairs of Poland, acting on behalf of the High Representative of the
Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, and Mr
Štefan Fule, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood
Policy. The Armenian delegation was led by Mr Edward Nalbandian,
Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, acting as chair of the Cooperation
Council meeting.
Press service of the External Relations of the European Parliament
reported that this meeting took place following the recent visit of
HRVP Ashton to Yerevan on 16-17 November which confirmed the EU's
commitment to reinforcing links with the region. The Cooperation
Council reviewed progress on the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict. The EU reaffirmed that the status quo is unacceptable
and that the solution of this conflict remains a top priority. Both
sides reiterated their support to the efforts deployed by the OSCE
Minsk Group. The EU confirmed its determination to strengthen its
support to and co-operation with the Minsk Group, notably through
further confidence building measures. The EU expressed concern at the
increasing number of incidents at the line of contact and called on
all sides to reduce tension and abstain from strong rhetoric.
The Cooperation Council underlined the need to remain focussed on
and speed up the implementation of the European neighbourhood policy
action plan. The Cooperation Council provided a good opportunity to
take stock of latest developments in the South Caucasus, as well as
to review recent political and economic reforms in Armenia. In this
context the Cooperation Council took note of the new and ambitious
reform efforts of Armenia, bringing together important priorities
of EU-Armenia relations, including preparations for a Deep and
Comprehensive Free Trade Area, cooperation in the domain of justice,
liberty and security as well as democratic reforms. The EU confirmed
its readiness to engage with Armenia in an EU-Armenia partnership
for reform.
ARMENPRESS
NOVEMBER 25, 2011
YEREVAN
The Cooperation Council between the European Union and the Republic of
Armenia held its twelfth meeting on Friday 25 November 2011. The EU was
represented by Mr Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, State Secretary for European
Affairs of Poland, acting on behalf of the High Representative of the
Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, and Mr
Štefan Fule, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood
Policy. The Armenian delegation was led by Mr Edward Nalbandian,
Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, acting as chair of the Cooperation
Council meeting.
Press service of the External Relations of the European Parliament
reported that this meeting took place following the recent visit of
HRVP Ashton to Yerevan on 16-17 November which confirmed the EU's
commitment to reinforcing links with the region. The Cooperation
Council reviewed progress on the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict. The EU reaffirmed that the status quo is unacceptable
and that the solution of this conflict remains a top priority. Both
sides reiterated their support to the efforts deployed by the OSCE
Minsk Group. The EU confirmed its determination to strengthen its
support to and co-operation with the Minsk Group, notably through
further confidence building measures. The EU expressed concern at the
increasing number of incidents at the line of contact and called on
all sides to reduce tension and abstain from strong rhetoric.
The Cooperation Council underlined the need to remain focussed on
and speed up the implementation of the European neighbourhood policy
action plan. The Cooperation Council provided a good opportunity to
take stock of latest developments in the South Caucasus, as well as
to review recent political and economic reforms in Armenia. In this
context the Cooperation Council took note of the new and ambitious
reform efforts of Armenia, bringing together important priorities
of EU-Armenia relations, including preparations for a Deep and
Comprehensive Free Trade Area, cooperation in the domain of justice,
liberty and security as well as democratic reforms. The EU confirmed
its readiness to engage with Armenia in an EU-Armenia partnership
for reform.