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FULE EXPLAINS EU INTEGRATION
We all need partners who share our vision with which we can reach
agreement over the roadmap, reliable partners, said the EU Commissioner
for Enlargement and ENP Stefan Fule.
He defined the current stage of the EU-Armenia relations as crucial,
he underscored DCFTA. According to him, the Association Agreement
and DCFRA took a long time to negotiate.
Fule underscored that within the framework of DCFTA they are ready to
provide not only funds but also support other international investors
to take interest in Armenia. He noted that unfortunately the borders
of Armenia with two of its neighbors are closed.
The commissioner said he would like to dismiss the myth that the
Eastern Partnership builds free-size relations, individuality of
every partner is lost. He stated that the EU uses a common toolkit
but we work with partners seeking for specific solutions for everyone.
He made some recommendations on Armenia. Stefan Fule hailed significant
progress towards democracy but it is necessary to work towards the
recommendations of the OSCE after the latest election. He also noted
the necessity to work towards basic freedoms, equality, harmonizing
legislation with the EU.
Fule called for more anti-corruption efforts, public administration
reforms and institutional building.
Dwelling on the Karabakh conflict, Fule called Armenia to boost efforts
to reach agreement with Azerbaijan over the principles of Madrid. We
will continue to provide assistance to encourage conflict settlement,
he said.
Fule said they want to deepen relations with all the Armenians. The EU
development model, according to him, is what you see is what you get.
Dwelling on the Association Agreement and DCFTA during the press
conference in Yerevan, Commissioner Fule joked that they will sue
Armenia if Armenia misses the deadline. Then he added that the
negotiations are very serious, they lasted for months and years. It
is a binding document so it must be published, explained by the
government, the negotiating team must explain to the society what
good and positive implications it has for the public.
The commissioner noted that the document must be ratified by the
parliament of Armenia, as well as all the EU members. Stefan Fule said
that they create every opportunity for important actors to implement
this agreement.
Stefan Fule said that in the next financial cycle of 2014-2020 they
will envisage more financial assistance for the countries which will
boost reforms within the framework of the Association Agreement,
he stated.
Fule reminded about some stipulations in the agreement, namely the
EU will open up its market in several areas which are quite stable
for some of their producers, he said. The level of openness depends
on how the sides will carry out their commitments, he said.
Asked if the EU finds that Russia puts pressure on Armenia by way of
selling weapon to Azerbaijan and increasing the gas price, Fule said
he could not state or comment whether they find there is pressure
by Russia. You tell me if there is pressure or not, he said, noting
that he is aware of the gas price and arms. There is no pressure in
our relations with our partners, he said. We build our relations
so as they lead to victory. If it is asked directly whether the
Association Agreement will limit Armenia's capacity and potential to
enter into relations with its neighbors directly or indirectly, the
answer is definitely no, he said. It will boost Armenia's capacity,
position and opportunities in its relations with neighbors, as well
as regional cooperation, he noted. Stefan Fule said they tell their
partners that the Association Agreement and Eastern Partnership do
not imply an issue of civilizations.
You should not choose with who to cooperate, it is absurd, he said,
noting that they never tell their partners to stop communication
or relations or cooperation with Russian partners, Fule stated,
noting that Eastern Partnership or the Association Agreement will not
affect negatively traditional ties and cooperation, whether with the
Russian Federation or with immediate members. He referred to their
good cooperation with Russia, efforts to strengthen trade and avoid
barriers, Commissioner Fule stated.
Stefan Fule noted that they will continue to encourage cooperation
between Armenia and Russia which is so important to Armenia and is
in line with its national and security interests. We will guarantee
that you are able to enjoy perfect relations without questioning
commitments that you can assume before the EU, he noted.
19:37 10/07/2013 Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/index/eng/0/politics/view/30428
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
We all need partners who share our vision with which we can reach
agreement over the roadmap, reliable partners, said the EU Commissioner
for Enlargement and ENP Stefan Fule.
He defined the current stage of the EU-Armenia relations as crucial,
he underscored DCFTA. According to him, the Association Agreement
and DCFRA took a long time to negotiate.
Fule underscored that within the framework of DCFTA they are ready to
provide not only funds but also support other international investors
to take interest in Armenia. He noted that unfortunately the borders
of Armenia with two of its neighbors are closed.
The commissioner said he would like to dismiss the myth that the
Eastern Partnership builds free-size relations, individuality of
every partner is lost. He stated that the EU uses a common toolkit
but we work with partners seeking for specific solutions for everyone.
He made some recommendations on Armenia. Stefan Fule hailed significant
progress towards democracy but it is necessary to work towards the
recommendations of the OSCE after the latest election. He also noted
the necessity to work towards basic freedoms, equality, harmonizing
legislation with the EU.
Fule called for more anti-corruption efforts, public administration
reforms and institutional building.
Dwelling on the Karabakh conflict, Fule called Armenia to boost efforts
to reach agreement with Azerbaijan over the principles of Madrid. We
will continue to provide assistance to encourage conflict settlement,
he said.
Fule said they want to deepen relations with all the Armenians. The EU
development model, according to him, is what you see is what you get.
Dwelling on the Association Agreement and DCFTA during the press
conference in Yerevan, Commissioner Fule joked that they will sue
Armenia if Armenia misses the deadline. Then he added that the
negotiations are very serious, they lasted for months and years. It
is a binding document so it must be published, explained by the
government, the negotiating team must explain to the society what
good and positive implications it has for the public.
The commissioner noted that the document must be ratified by the
parliament of Armenia, as well as all the EU members. Stefan Fule said
that they create every opportunity for important actors to implement
this agreement.
Stefan Fule said that in the next financial cycle of 2014-2020 they
will envisage more financial assistance for the countries which will
boost reforms within the framework of the Association Agreement,
he stated.
Fule reminded about some stipulations in the agreement, namely the
EU will open up its market in several areas which are quite stable
for some of their producers, he said. The level of openness depends
on how the sides will carry out their commitments, he said.
Asked if the EU finds that Russia puts pressure on Armenia by way of
selling weapon to Azerbaijan and increasing the gas price, Fule said
he could not state or comment whether they find there is pressure
by Russia. You tell me if there is pressure or not, he said, noting
that he is aware of the gas price and arms. There is no pressure in
our relations with our partners, he said. We build our relations
so as they lead to victory. If it is asked directly whether the
Association Agreement will limit Armenia's capacity and potential to
enter into relations with its neighbors directly or indirectly, the
answer is definitely no, he said. It will boost Armenia's capacity,
position and opportunities in its relations with neighbors, as well
as regional cooperation, he noted. Stefan Fule said they tell their
partners that the Association Agreement and Eastern Partnership do
not imply an issue of civilizations.
You should not choose with who to cooperate, it is absurd, he said,
noting that they never tell their partners to stop communication
or relations or cooperation with Russian partners, Fule stated,
noting that Eastern Partnership or the Association Agreement will not
affect negatively traditional ties and cooperation, whether with the
Russian Federation or with immediate members. He referred to their
good cooperation with Russia, efforts to strengthen trade and avoid
barriers, Commissioner Fule stated.
Stefan Fule noted that they will continue to encourage cooperation
between Armenia and Russia which is so important to Armenia and is
in line with its national and security interests. We will guarantee
that you are able to enjoy perfect relations without questioning
commitments that you can assume before the EU, he noted.
19:37 10/07/2013 Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/index/eng/0/politics/view/30428
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress