Tweet
Armenian ruling party unaware of document to be signed in Vilnius
October 18, 2013 - 19:00 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia
(RPA) are unaware what kind of document can be signed in Vilnius
during the Eastern Partnership summit in November.
Commenting on the issue, Armenian parliament deputy speaker Eduard
Sharmazanov said that the authorities are determined to continue
cooperation with the European partners. `This is essential for both
Armenia and Europe,' Armenia Today quoted him as saying. `As result of
political reforms, Armenia has become more democratic and I believe
that continuation of these reforms will secure greater freedom of
speech and pluralism of opinions.'
Meanwhile, RPA MP Koryun Nahapetyan stated that Armenia will sign a
certain document with the EU but refrained from providing any details.
`Armenia is negotiating with the EU at various levels and it will
apparently be a document confirming the results of these
negotiations,' he presumed.
Armenia completed technical talks on a `deep and comprehensive
free-trade agreement' (DCFTA) with the EU in July and it was set to be
signed at the upcoming summit.
In addition to a free-trade deal, Armenia has been working towards the
signing of an association agreement with the EU, a framework agreement
on co-operation that is seen as a first step towards political
integration with the EU.
However, during a Sept 3 meeting with Russian President Vladimir
Putin, Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan said Armenia is ready to join
Customs Union, with further plans to be involved in formation of the
Eurasian Economic Union.
Mr. Putin supported the initiative, voicing readiness to assist
Armenia in the process. He also noted that Russian Railways may invest
15 billion rubles in development of Armenia's railway network.
The Customs Union was formed in 2010 to include of Belarus,
Kazakhstan, and Russia; Kirghizia and Tajikistan later expressed
willingness to join the Union.
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt described Armenia's intention as a
U-turn in relations with the European Union. `Seems as if Armenia will
break talks on free trade agreement with EU and integrate with Russia
instead,' he said.
October 18, 2013 - 19:00 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia
(RPA) are unaware what kind of document can be signed in Vilnius
during the Eastern Partnership summit in November.
Commenting on the issue, Armenian parliament deputy speaker Eduard
Sharmazanov said that the authorities are determined to continue
cooperation with the European partners. `This is essential for both
Armenia and Europe,' Armenia Today quoted him as saying. `As result of
political reforms, Armenia has become more democratic and I believe
that continuation of these reforms will secure greater freedom of
speech and pluralism of opinions.'
Meanwhile, RPA MP Koryun Nahapetyan stated that Armenia will sign a
certain document with the EU but refrained from providing any details.
`Armenia is negotiating with the EU at various levels and it will
apparently be a document confirming the results of these
negotiations,' he presumed.
Armenia completed technical talks on a `deep and comprehensive
free-trade agreement' (DCFTA) with the EU in July and it was set to be
signed at the upcoming summit.
In addition to a free-trade deal, Armenia has been working towards the
signing of an association agreement with the EU, a framework agreement
on co-operation that is seen as a first step towards political
integration with the EU.
However, during a Sept 3 meeting with Russian President Vladimir
Putin, Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan said Armenia is ready to join
Customs Union, with further plans to be involved in formation of the
Eurasian Economic Union.
Mr. Putin supported the initiative, voicing readiness to assist
Armenia in the process. He also noted that Russian Railways may invest
15 billion rubles in development of Armenia's railway network.
The Customs Union was formed in 2010 to include of Belarus,
Kazakhstan, and Russia; Kirghizia and Tajikistan later expressed
willingness to join the Union.
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt described Armenia's intention as a
U-turn in relations with the European Union. `Seems as if Armenia will
break talks on free trade agreement with EU and integrate with Russia
instead,' he said.