EU, Armenia as close as ever, says MEP

The EU and Armenia have never had such close relations as they do now, MEP Nils Ušakovs has said.

Ušakovs is the co-chair of the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Partnership Committee.

Speaking at the 4th Meeting of EU-Armenia Parliamentary Partnership Committee, he welcomed the Armenian parliament’s adoption of the EU integration bill.

“The truth is that the EU and Armenia have never had such close relations. Our relations are based on strong foundations, joint commitments, democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights. We believe in the right of peoples and states to chose their future,” he said.

He said that the European Parliament has already unambiguously expressed support for stronger ties with Armenia and that now everything depends on Yerevan in terms of what kind of relationship it strives for.

“Obviously any bid for joining the EU will be considered based on requirements, priority and standards,” he said, cautioning against unrealistic expectations.