Armenia faction MPs and EU ambassador discuss democracy and regional peace

Anna Grigoryan, leader of the National Assembly’s Armenia faction, and faction secretary Artur Khachatryan met Vassilis Maragos, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, on 12 October, according to a statement from the National Assembly.

The meeting addressed bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields. The importance of working with the newly elected parliament was highlighted.

Grigoryan outlined her observations on the state of democracy in Armenia, problems in the judicial system and cases of detention that she described as politically motivated. The MPs also discussed developments following the parliamentary elections.

The meeting also addressed the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Maragos said the EU was actively engaged in the region and supported the process of establishing peace.

The faction’s representatives highlighted the importance of a resolution adopted by the European Parliament, which also calls for the immediate release of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan.