Mirzoyan, Siebert address Armenia-EU relations and regional security

YEREVAN, JUNE 4, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on June 4 received Michael Siebert,Managing Director ofRussia,Eastern Europe,Central Asia,OSCEat theEuropean External Action Service, the foreign ministry said.

The interlocutors discussed a number of issues of the comprehensive and ambitious agenda of the Armenia-EU partnership.

According to the source, ideas were exchanged on the new partnership agenda.

"We fully hope that this new agenda will include all the key components and tools in line with the dynamics and goals of partnership development, as well as the direction of democratic reforms in Armenia," Minister Mirzoyan said. The continuation of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, as well as the maximization of the opportunities available beyond it, were highlighted.

Among other issues, Ararat Mirzoyan and Michael Siebert referred to the EU monitoring mission in Armenia, steps towards enhancing Armenia’s resilience, and issues of cooperation in the economic sphere. It is noted that issues related to regional security were also discussed.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia presented the latest developments in the process of normalizing Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, including discussions around the draft peace treaty. Ararat Mirzoyan emphasized the importance of continuing the process of border delimitation based on the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1991.

The Foreign Minister stressed that it is necessary to use the existing real opportunity to achieve lasting peace.