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EUROPEAN COMMISSION HEAD: DCFTA TALKS TURNING POINT IN TIES WITH ARMENIA
PanARMENIAN.Net
March 6, 2012 - 22:21 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and President
of the European Commission, Jose Barroso, officially launched the
negotiations for Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA)
between Armenia and the EU.
Mr. Barroso issued a statement following the meeting with President
of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.
It reads as follows,
"We fully support the President's reform and modernization agenda,
and we remain committed to deepen our engagement with Armenia in the
framework of the Eastern Partnership.
Indeed, we are now ready to launch talks on a Deep and Comprehensive
Free Trade Area, which is part and parcel of the Association
Agreement that we are already negotiating with Armenia. This is to
a large extent, the result of Armenia's efforts to comply with our
'key recommendations'.
The opening of the DCFTA negotiations marks a turning point in our
trading and economic relationship, providing new opportunities for
our citizens and businesses. This is also a sign that our ties are
getting stronger.
Armenia should now continue to advance in its trade and trade-related
reforms and work towards reaching a stable, transparent and predictable
economic environment. This is essential, we believe, to attract
foreign investment and also to stimulate growth and job creation.
The relationship between the European Union and Armenia is not only
about the economy or trade or mobility, we have discussed these
issues. But it is also about the universal values that we share.
Democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law are at the core of
the Association Agreement that we are negotiating with Armenia and they
are the solid foundations of our present and also our future relations.
The next parliamentary and presidential elections will be an important
benchmark in Armenia reform's path. I am reassured by the President's
commitment that these elections will be conducted in accordance with
democratic international standards," according to official EU website.
PanARMENIAN.Net
March 6, 2012 - 22:21 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and President
of the European Commission, Jose Barroso, officially launched the
negotiations for Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA)
between Armenia and the EU.
Mr. Barroso issued a statement following the meeting with President
of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.
It reads as follows,
"We fully support the President's reform and modernization agenda,
and we remain committed to deepen our engagement with Armenia in the
framework of the Eastern Partnership.
Indeed, we are now ready to launch talks on a Deep and Comprehensive
Free Trade Area, which is part and parcel of the Association
Agreement that we are already negotiating with Armenia. This is to
a large extent, the result of Armenia's efforts to comply with our
'key recommendations'.
The opening of the DCFTA negotiations marks a turning point in our
trading and economic relationship, providing new opportunities for
our citizens and businesses. This is also a sign that our ties are
getting stronger.
Armenia should now continue to advance in its trade and trade-related
reforms and work towards reaching a stable, transparent and predictable
economic environment. This is essential, we believe, to attract
foreign investment and also to stimulate growth and job creation.
The relationship between the European Union and Armenia is not only
about the economy or trade or mobility, we have discussed these
issues. But it is also about the universal values that we share.
Democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law are at the core of
the Association Agreement that we are negotiating with Armenia and they
are the solid foundations of our present and also our future relations.
The next parliamentary and presidential elections will be an important
benchmark in Armenia reform's path. I am reassured by the President's
commitment that these elections will be conducted in accordance with
democratic international standards," according to official EU website.