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EU NOT TO EXTEND THE ACTIVITY OF THE EU ADVISORY GROUP IN ARMENIA
18:30 06.11.2013
Artak Barseghyan
Public Radio of Armenia
The EU Advisory Group held its fourteenth regular Board Meeting today
co-chaired by the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador
Traian Hristea, and Artur Baghdasaryan, Secretary of the National
Security Council.
The EU Advisory Group delivered its latest assessment on the key
challenges and work ahead for Armenia. The report pays particular
attention to reforms needed in criminal, administrative and civil
justice. It also provides recommendations and what is required to
overcome the growing challenges in the country where human trafficking,
cybercrime, money laundering and financial crime are concerned.
Gaps also remain in terms of democracy and human rights. The report
recommends strengthening administrative capacity of the National
Assembly, bolstering relations with civil society and addressing
EU recommendations and those of International Treaty bodies to
promote human rights. Reform of the civil service system, as well as
development of a new anti-corruption strategy is also highlighted in
the report.
Commenting on the report, the Head of EU Delegation to Armenia,
Ambassador Traian Hristea said, "The progress that has been made
so far is encouraging, but there is more work to be done to ensure
successful implementation of reforms in Armenia."
The Armenia-EU Action Plan for 2012-2013 is expiring, the mandate of
the EU Advisory Group is also coming to an end. Arthur Baghdasaryan
expressed confidence that the Group would extend its activity in
our country under a new two-year program, which is currently under
elaboration and will be presented to the European side next month.
Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea said
the cooperation will continue after the Vilnius Summit, as well. He
noted that some directions of cooperation became less urgent after
Armenia announced about the decision to join the Customs Union, but
the advisory assistance will focus on spheres of bilateral interest.
As Armenia is not going to sign the Association Agreement, the EU
intends to terminate the activity of the Advisory Group in Armenia,
Ambassador Hristea said. He promised to present the wish of the
Armenian side to continue the cooperation with EU advisers in a new
format - as an important tool for promoting reforms.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/11/06/eu-not-to-extend-the-activity-of-the-eu-advisory-group-in-armenia/
From: A. Papazian
18:30 06.11.2013
Artak Barseghyan
Public Radio of Armenia
The EU Advisory Group held its fourteenth regular Board Meeting today
co-chaired by the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador
Traian Hristea, and Artur Baghdasaryan, Secretary of the National
Security Council.
The EU Advisory Group delivered its latest assessment on the key
challenges and work ahead for Armenia. The report pays particular
attention to reforms needed in criminal, administrative and civil
justice. It also provides recommendations and what is required to
overcome the growing challenges in the country where human trafficking,
cybercrime, money laundering and financial crime are concerned.
Gaps also remain in terms of democracy and human rights. The report
recommends strengthening administrative capacity of the National
Assembly, bolstering relations with civil society and addressing
EU recommendations and those of International Treaty bodies to
promote human rights. Reform of the civil service system, as well as
development of a new anti-corruption strategy is also highlighted in
the report.
Commenting on the report, the Head of EU Delegation to Armenia,
Ambassador Traian Hristea said, "The progress that has been made
so far is encouraging, but there is more work to be done to ensure
successful implementation of reforms in Armenia."
The Armenia-EU Action Plan for 2012-2013 is expiring, the mandate of
the EU Advisory Group is also coming to an end. Arthur Baghdasaryan
expressed confidence that the Group would extend its activity in
our country under a new two-year program, which is currently under
elaboration and will be presented to the European side next month.
Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea said
the cooperation will continue after the Vilnius Summit, as well. He
noted that some directions of cooperation became less urgent after
Armenia announced about the decision to join the Customs Union, but
the advisory assistance will focus on spheres of bilateral interest.
As Armenia is not going to sign the Association Agreement, the EU
intends to terminate the activity of the Advisory Group in Armenia,
Ambassador Hristea said. He promised to present the wish of the
Armenian side to continue the cooperation with EU advisers in a new
format - as an important tool for promoting reforms.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/11/06/eu-not-to-extend-the-activity-of-the-eu-advisory-group-in-armenia/
From: A. Papazian