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ARMENIA HAS A LOT TO OFFER TO EUROPE: CEM OZDEMIR
11:58, 17 March, 2015
YEREVAN, MARCH 17, ARMENPESS. Germany has good relations with Armenia,
but we would like to see democratic, independent and more European
Armenia. The Co-chairman of the "Alliance 90/The Greens" party of
the Federal Republic of Germany Cem Ozdemir told "Armenpress", while
evaluating current relations between Armenia and Germany.
"Armenia obviously belongs to Europe, if you look at the map, but
we would like to see Armenia closer to Europe and therefore I'm sad
that the Association Agreement unfortunately failed. I think it's a
missed opportunity. I understand that Armenia has strong relations
with Russia, and there is nothing wrong about that. Energy and
export relationship are one of the reasons. I do not see that as a
contradiction to, at the same time, the Association Agreement with
the European Union. Therefore I would love to see this put on the
table again and then hopefully with a different result this time,"
the member of German Bundestag concluded.
Among other things, Cem Ozdemir noted: "Armenia has a lot to offer. I
just had a chance to test Armenian wine, unfortunately very briefly,
because we had to meet with the President. On the other side I think
we can help with renewable energy. Germany has extensive experience
in that. In particular my party started it and the new government
continues that with a more sustainable economy. At the same time the
European Union is very experienced in the rule of law, strengthening
democratic institutions with free media and strong parliamentarian
system. There are many areas where we can collaborate."
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/797923/armenia-has-a-lot-to-offer-to-europe-cem-ozdemir.html
11:58, 17 March, 2015
YEREVAN, MARCH 17, ARMENPESS. Germany has good relations with Armenia,
but we would like to see democratic, independent and more European
Armenia. The Co-chairman of the "Alliance 90/The Greens" party of
the Federal Republic of Germany Cem Ozdemir told "Armenpress", while
evaluating current relations between Armenia and Germany.
"Armenia obviously belongs to Europe, if you look at the map, but
we would like to see Armenia closer to Europe and therefore I'm sad
that the Association Agreement unfortunately failed. I think it's a
missed opportunity. I understand that Armenia has strong relations
with Russia, and there is nothing wrong about that. Energy and
export relationship are one of the reasons. I do not see that as a
contradiction to, at the same time, the Association Agreement with
the European Union. Therefore I would love to see this put on the
table again and then hopefully with a different result this time,"
the member of German Bundestag concluded.
Among other things, Cem Ozdemir noted: "Armenia has a lot to offer. I
just had a chance to test Armenian wine, unfortunately very briefly,
because we had to meet with the President. On the other side I think
we can help with renewable energy. Germany has extensive experience
in that. In particular my party started it and the new government
continues that with a more sustainable economy. At the same time the
European Union is very experienced in the rule of law, strengthening
democratic institutions with free media and strong parliamentarian
system. There are many areas where we can collaborate."
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/797923/armenia-has-a-lot-to-offer-to-europe-cem-ozdemir.html