YEREVAN, MAY 30, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, who is on an official visit in Luxemburg, attended the jubilee summit of the European People’s Party dedicated to its 40th anniversary chaired by the President of EPP Joseph Daul. Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, as well as heads of states and governments of the EU, EaP, and EPP member states attended the summit, who made congratulatory speeches on the occasion of EPP’s anniversary.

As “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of Republic of Armenia President’s Office, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan also made a congratulatory speech on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the largest European political family. Mentioning that the party for years was and remains one of the key establishments to re-evaluate the European identity and to give impetus to its progress, Serzh Sargsyan stated that many political forces that are EPP member today also have a key role in the political developments in many European countries.

In his speech President Sargsyan made a special reference to the unforgettable contribution of late EPP President Wilfried Martens to the establishment and achievements of the party, as well as to his contribution and support for Armenia-Europe rapprochement process and for the membership of the Republican Party of Armenia and two other Armenian parties to the EPP.

The Armenian President highlighted inter-party partnership with the EPP from the perspective of spreading European political culture and reinforcement of European value system. “The Armenian people, with its past and culture, goals and aspirations, is inseparable part of the European civilization, while the membership of Armenian parties to the EPP are the result of our common Christian heritage, as well as our joint commitments to fundamental freedoms and principles of democracy and human rights. In this context the membership of RPA’s youth and women’s organizations to respective EPP bodies is rather logical.

I also highly appreciate EPP’s position on issues of concern for Armenia in different European institutions, as well as on parliamentary platforms.

EPP played a key role in the process of developing relations between Armenia and the European Union. These relations today have reached an important stage. The negotiations over a new legal framework document have already kicked off, which will reflect the nature of our relations and will outline new directions for mutually beneficial cooperation. I am sure that EPP will again stand with us on our way to bringing that document into life”, the President of Armenia mentioned, expressing conviction that the EPP family under the skillful chairmanship of Daul will continue to implement its mission based on fundamental values.