YEREVAN, DECEMBER 16, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on December 16 held a meeting with Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Tigran Sargsyan, press service of the Presidential administration told “Armenpress”.

During the meeting the sides discussed the current trends of the EAEU development in the conditions of difficult global economic situation, the impact of Armenia’s membership to the EAEU on the country’s economy, the current level of cooperation between the member states and the development prospects, as well as issues related to the Union’s Supreme Council’s upcoming session.

“We together were in the origins of the process on Armenia’s joining to the Eurasian Economic Union, and by becoming a member of that Union we expected to significantly improve Armenia’s economic situation. Unfortunately, the membership was coincided with international economic processes which negatively affected the country’s economy, and the attitude of our citizens towards the Eurasian Economic Union is still, to put it mildly, expectant, although in case of non-membership, I am confident there would be more negative approaches.

During this period, I am sure, significant works were carried out, and only 10 days later we will have a chance to summarize certain results”, the President said.

Serzh Sargsyan attached importance to the conceptual documents and decisions included in the upcoming session agenda of the Eurasian Supreme Economic Council on December 26, St. Petersburg, as well as the EAEU Customs Code, the adoption of which will bring the best international experience of customs administration to the Union’s customs practice by creating an opportunity for the businessmen and people to work with simplified and contemporary measures with the customs structures.

President Sargsyan emphasized also the work on strengthening the trade-economic ties towards third countries, stating that the Armenian side utilizes its experience and potential in relations with separate states in this regard. “We are actively supporting the negotiation process between the Eurasian Commission and our traditional partner Iran aimed at quickly and effectively reaching to the signing of the agreement on free trade zone”, the President said.

EEC Board Chairman Tigran Sargsyan expressed gratitude to the President for the meeting and his constant attention and support to the Eurasian integration agenda.

“Mr. President, in connection with the EAEU agenda issues, I would like to inform about the problems at this stage, over which our Commission is working with all countries. We will discuss with You the priorities which You think we must pay attention, thus aiming to deepen our integration union in order all member states receive economic benefits over which the public, as well as the political figures have serious expectations”, Tigran Sargsyan said.