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FULE CALLS FOR FREE ARMENIAN ELECTIONS
Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the Armenian National Assembly
http://www.neurope.eu/article/eu-armenia-relations
JANUARY 10, 2013 - 10:14AM |
BY ELENI STAMATOUKOU
The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
tefan Fule met with Hovik Abrahamyan on 9 January, President of the
Armenian National Assembly.
He used the occassion of the visit to underline the necessity of free
and fair elections in the upcoming Presidential choice. "Before the
elections next month, further progress is needed in the implementation
of the current legislative framework, as recommended by the OSCE/ODIHR"
said the Commissioner.
Commissioner Fule also described the recent work on the implementation
of last December's Visa Facilitation Agreement and the unilateral
lifting of visa requirements by Armenia for EU citizens.
The Commissioner also outlined the progress in the negotiations on
an Association Agreement, including a Deep and Comprehensive Free
Trade Area.
Armenia must have good neighborly relations with Russia said the EU
official. The Nagorno-Karabakh settlement process and the issue of
possible flights to the airport in Nagorno-Karabakh were also raised.
Abrahamyan expressed his appreciation for active cooperation and
ensured Fule that his country will continue the reforms.
According to Armenian newspapers today, January 10, Abrahamyan will
meet with the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz and
the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy.
Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the Armenian National Assembly
http://www.neurope.eu/article/eu-armenia-relations
JANUARY 10, 2013 - 10:14AM |
BY ELENI STAMATOUKOU
The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
tefan Fule met with Hovik Abrahamyan on 9 January, President of the
Armenian National Assembly.
He used the occassion of the visit to underline the necessity of free
and fair elections in the upcoming Presidential choice. "Before the
elections next month, further progress is needed in the implementation
of the current legislative framework, as recommended by the OSCE/ODIHR"
said the Commissioner.
Commissioner Fule also described the recent work on the implementation
of last December's Visa Facilitation Agreement and the unilateral
lifting of visa requirements by Armenia for EU citizens.
The Commissioner also outlined the progress in the negotiations on
an Association Agreement, including a Deep and Comprehensive Free
Trade Area.
Armenia must have good neighborly relations with Russia said the EU
official. The Nagorno-Karabakh settlement process and the issue of
possible flights to the airport in Nagorno-Karabakh were also raised.
Abrahamyan expressed his appreciation for active cooperation and
ensured Fule that his country will continue the reforms.
According to Armenian newspapers today, January 10, Abrahamyan will
meet with the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz and
the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy.