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armradio.am
07.03.2012 12:58
President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the European
Council Herman Van Rompuy. At the conclusion of the meeting, the
President of Armenia and President of the European Council made a
joint statement for press.
President Serzh Sargsyan stated, in part:
'We have discussed today with Mr. Rompuy issues related to Armenia-EU
cooperation and spoke about our future actions. We stressed the
importance of quite good developments currently present in the
relations between Armenia and European Union and reiterated our
determination to constantly deepen our cooperation in various spheres,
aimed at the reformation in the areas of economy, good governance,
democracy, human rights, rule of law and all aspects of social life.
We have also touched upon the process of the wide-range reforms which
are conducted in accordance with the European standards and reiterated
that these reforms constitute part of our general agenda with the EU.
We also underscored that progress registered in our negotiations on
the Association Agreement testifies to the common approaches and
understanding of the parties on the fundamental issues. We have noted
with satisfaction that in the nearest future we will launch
negotiations with EU on the creation of the Deep and Comprehensive
Free Trade Zone. We have also highlighted the importance of the
negotiations on visa facilitation with the EU countries which kicked
off quite recently in Yerevan.
We have also spoken about recommendations pertinent to the South
Caucasus states which were adopted by the EU Council on February 27. I
stated my satisfaction that in the section related to Armenia, the EU
position concurs with our approaches. It clearly reflects progress
achieved in our relations on all critical issues of our agenda.
Particularly gratifying are recommendations related to the NK
conflict. They once again reiterate the fact that positions of Armenia
and the international community, including EU, coincide. We have
stated on many occasions that people of NK are part of the European
family and carriers of the same values. Armenia has stressed more than
once the necessity of direct contacts with the authorities of Nagorno
Karabakh.
With Mr. Rompuy we spoke also about cooperation in the area of human
rights which in recent years has become rather active.
Meetings in the framework of the Armenia-EU dialogue on human rights
have already taken place three times, which, in mutual assessment,
have been conducted in an open and constructive atmosphere.
Such mechanism is providing a reciprocal opportunity to discuss issues
of mutual interest and concern, as well as to discuss prospects of
concrete cooperation in the area of protection of human rights.
We have also spoken about the upcoming parliamentary elections in
Armenia. I have noted that the leadership of Armenia is truly
determined to organize and conduct parliamentary elections in May,
2012 in accordance with the international standards. We are unwavering
in our resolve to give a new impetus to the comprehensive reforms
conducted in Armenia. With this regard, organization of free and fair
elections is of pivotal importance. I thank you for an engaging
conversation and we are looking forward to seeing you in Yerevan.
Thank you for keeping your promise.'
accordance with international standards
armradio.am
07.03.2012 12:58
President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the European
Council Herman Van Rompuy. At the conclusion of the meeting, the
President of Armenia and President of the European Council made a
joint statement for press.
President Serzh Sargsyan stated, in part:
'We have discussed today with Mr. Rompuy issues related to Armenia-EU
cooperation and spoke about our future actions. We stressed the
importance of quite good developments currently present in the
relations between Armenia and European Union and reiterated our
determination to constantly deepen our cooperation in various spheres,
aimed at the reformation in the areas of economy, good governance,
democracy, human rights, rule of law and all aspects of social life.
We have also touched upon the process of the wide-range reforms which
are conducted in accordance with the European standards and reiterated
that these reforms constitute part of our general agenda with the EU.
We also underscored that progress registered in our negotiations on
the Association Agreement testifies to the common approaches and
understanding of the parties on the fundamental issues. We have noted
with satisfaction that in the nearest future we will launch
negotiations with EU on the creation of the Deep and Comprehensive
Free Trade Zone. We have also highlighted the importance of the
negotiations on visa facilitation with the EU countries which kicked
off quite recently in Yerevan.
We have also spoken about recommendations pertinent to the South
Caucasus states which were adopted by the EU Council on February 27. I
stated my satisfaction that in the section related to Armenia, the EU
position concurs with our approaches. It clearly reflects progress
achieved in our relations on all critical issues of our agenda.
Particularly gratifying are recommendations related to the NK
conflict. They once again reiterate the fact that positions of Armenia
and the international community, including EU, coincide. We have
stated on many occasions that people of NK are part of the European
family and carriers of the same values. Armenia has stressed more than
once the necessity of direct contacts with the authorities of Nagorno
Karabakh.
With Mr. Rompuy we spoke also about cooperation in the area of human
rights which in recent years has become rather active.
Meetings in the framework of the Armenia-EU dialogue on human rights
have already taken place three times, which, in mutual assessment,
have been conducted in an open and constructive atmosphere.
Such mechanism is providing a reciprocal opportunity to discuss issues
of mutual interest and concern, as well as to discuss prospects of
concrete cooperation in the area of protection of human rights.
We have also spoken about the upcoming parliamentary elections in
Armenia. I have noted that the leadership of Armenia is truly
determined to organize and conduct parliamentary elections in May,
2012 in accordance with the international standards. We are unwavering
in our resolve to give a new impetus to the comprehensive reforms
conducted in Armenia. With this regard, organization of free and fair
elections is of pivotal importance. I thank you for an engaging
conversation and we are looking forward to seeing you in Yerevan.
Thank you for keeping your promise.'