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MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE WAY TO FURTHER ARMENIA-EU DIALOGUE CAN BE FOUND - ARTAK ZAKARYAN
21:49 * 12.03.15
In an interview with Tert.am, Chairman of the Standing Committee on
Foreign Relations, Parliament of Armenia, Artak Zakaryan commented
on Polish Ambassador to Armenia Jerzy Nowakowski's statement that
he expects the current round of the EU-Armenia negotiations to end
in the signing of the Association Agreement's political component,
without the economic one.
Mr Zakaryan noted that the European Union (EU) has first of all to get
a right to start negotiations by means of a relevant mechanism in Riga.
"Naturally, we stated that the previously agreed document could be
a basis for launching negotiations. And it is too early to speak of
what kind of final document it is going to be and what agreements
will be reached.
I know discussions are in progress to determine the framework of the
legal document," Mr Zakaryan said.
The duration of reforms remains the focus of attention: development
of democratic institutions, judicial system, education, scientific
and technical cooperation.
"These issues are on the agenda of the Armenia-EU dialogue - both now
and in the future. However, I think it is too early to speak of what
kind of document it is going to be in terms of its name and content."
As to any contradictions to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU)
principles in the political component, Mr Zakaryan said:
"We have noted on several occasions that it would be right to show
individual approach to European Partnership member-states, and such
a political approach seems to be shown now. This makes the dialogue
more active over specific issues, considering national interests."
Mr Zakaryan believes the new approach will give new impetus to Eastern
Partnership in the future.
"And we are doing our best not to discuss the issue in the context of
contradictions. Rather, it should be considered in the context of our
commitments to the EEU, which stems from our economic and security
problems. I think a mutually acceptable approach can be found, which
will give a new impetus to active cooperation and political dialogue
between Armenia and the European Union."
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/03/12/artakzakarian/1615603
21:49 * 12.03.15
In an interview with Tert.am, Chairman of the Standing Committee on
Foreign Relations, Parliament of Armenia, Artak Zakaryan commented
on Polish Ambassador to Armenia Jerzy Nowakowski's statement that
he expects the current round of the EU-Armenia negotiations to end
in the signing of the Association Agreement's political component,
without the economic one.
Mr Zakaryan noted that the European Union (EU) has first of all to get
a right to start negotiations by means of a relevant mechanism in Riga.
"Naturally, we stated that the previously agreed document could be
a basis for launching negotiations. And it is too early to speak of
what kind of final document it is going to be and what agreements
will be reached.
I know discussions are in progress to determine the framework of the
legal document," Mr Zakaryan said.
The duration of reforms remains the focus of attention: development
of democratic institutions, judicial system, education, scientific
and technical cooperation.
"These issues are on the agenda of the Armenia-EU dialogue - both now
and in the future. However, I think it is too early to speak of what
kind of document it is going to be in terms of its name and content."
As to any contradictions to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU)
principles in the political component, Mr Zakaryan said:
"We have noted on several occasions that it would be right to show
individual approach to European Partnership member-states, and such
a political approach seems to be shown now. This makes the dialogue
more active over specific issues, considering national interests."
Mr Zakaryan believes the new approach will give new impetus to Eastern
Partnership in the future.
"And we are doing our best not to discuss the issue in the context of
contradictions. Rather, it should be considered in the context of our
commitments to the EEU, which stems from our economic and security
problems. I think a mutually acceptable approach can be found, which
will give a new impetus to active cooperation and political dialogue
between Armenia and the European Union."
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/03/12/artakzakarian/1615603