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YEREVAN, JUNE 7, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of the “Europe Day” visited the EU delegation to Armenia on June 7, press service of the Presidential Administration informed “Armenpress”.
The President congratulated head of the EU delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, the entire staff of the EU delegation on the “Europe Day” and wished them peace and prosperity.
“More than six decades have passed since one of the founding fathers of Europe Robert Schuman published the declaration establishing the process of the creation of today’s European Union. During this short historical period, the idea of the European united family has passed an examination, proved its viability and the advantages of people living together. In fact, the EU’s reputation is beyond its border.
I am happy to see that in recent years our relations, political contacts were intensified, the high-level mutual visits are more regularly being held. Last year we hosted President of the European Council Donald Tusk, Commissioner Johannes Hahn, this year EU High Representative Federica Mogherini visited Armenia. These visits involve a number of practical steps.
Our negotiations are successfully being held within the new comprehensive EU-Armenia legal framework, and we hope that the document will be singed timely which will further promote our cooperation”, the President said.
On behalf of the EU delegation to Armenia,Ambassador Świtalskithanked the President for the visit and warm greetings.
He said the EU always celebrates the “Europe Day” with Armenia and the large European family.
“We are very grateful to the Armenian leadership for supporting us in organizing the “Europe Day” events throughout Armenia. We call European gates starting from Gyumri to Kapan, up until the Iranian border, and we take all possible efforts to develop relations with Armenia. We highly appreciate our relations, however, we think that we have a huge potential for further development”, head of the EU delegation to Armenia said.
Issues related to the Armenia-EU cooperation agenda, the ongoing projects and reforms in Armenia were discussed.
The sides expressed hope that the bilateral efforts aimed at developing and deepening the Armenia-EU relations will enrich the bilateral agenda and will move the EU-Armenia relations to the new path.