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CATHERINE ASHTON AND STEFAN FULE: ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT WILL BRING ARMENIA CLOSER TO EU
July 25, 2013 | 20:32
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commisioner Štefan Fule
labeled as "positive development" completion of the negotiations on
the future Association Agreement between the European Union and Armenia
"We are delighted to confirm the substantive completion of the
negotiations on the future Association Agreement between the
European Union and Armenia, including the establishment of a Deep and
Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), on which negotiators reached
agreement in Yerevan yesterday," they said in a statement.
"This is a very positive development, and we look forward to the
initialling of this Association
Agreement at the next Eastern Partnership Summit to be held in Vilnius
on 29 November 2013, and to the subsequent signing of the Agreement
as soon as the technical procedures are completed.
The completion of these negotiations, launched in 2010, represents
a significant achievement for
both the European Union and Armenia. The Association Agreement will
allow the EU and Armeniato drive forward together a programme of
comprehensive modernization and reform based upon shared values,
political association and economic integration.
The Agreement will have a direct positive impact on daily life and
will bring Armenia and all its citizens closer to the European Union.
We express our appreciation to the negotiators on both sides for
reaching this excellent outcome."
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
July 25, 2013 | 20:32
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commisioner Štefan Fule
labeled as "positive development" completion of the negotiations on
the future Association Agreement between the European Union and Armenia
"We are delighted to confirm the substantive completion of the
negotiations on the future Association Agreement between the
European Union and Armenia, including the establishment of a Deep and
Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), on which negotiators reached
agreement in Yerevan yesterday," they said in a statement.
"This is a very positive development, and we look forward to the
initialling of this Association
Agreement at the next Eastern Partnership Summit to be held in Vilnius
on 29 November 2013, and to the subsequent signing of the Agreement
as soon as the technical procedures are completed.
The completion of these negotiations, launched in 2010, represents
a significant achievement for
both the European Union and Armenia. The Association Agreement will
allow the EU and Armeniato drive forward together a programme of
comprehensive modernization and reform based upon shared values,
political association and economic integration.
The Agreement will have a direct positive impact on daily life and
will bring Armenia and all its citizens closer to the European Union.
We express our appreciation to the negotiators on both sides for
reaching this excellent outcome."
News from Armenia - NEWS.am