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During his recent working visit to Brussels, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told European officials that Armenia wants to join the European Union.
Pashinyan said that during the discussions in the EU, they were asked whether a law adopted by Armenia’s parliament on initiating the country’s accession process to the EU means that Armenia wants to become an EU member.
“My answer was: yes, Armenia wants to become a member of the European Union.”
However, Pashinyan said that the process is complex.
“It is necessary that all EU member states agree, and that Armenia meets European standards.”
The Prime Minister stressed that regardless of whether EU membership becomes a reality, the government will continue on its strategic reform path, also relying on the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement and the expected new agenda.
“We have an ambitious reform strategy, and we will implement it in any case,” he stated.
Pashinyan added that Armenia will continue its reforms until the country fully aligns with European standards, assuring that even if EU membership does not realize, Armenia will remain committed to the path to ongoing reforms.