YEREVAN, JANUARY 29, ARMENPRESS.  Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan received Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Johannes Hahn on January 29.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister of Armenia, greeting the delegation led by the EU Commissioner, Pashinyan noted that Armenia highlights deepening of the cooperation with the EU. The Prime Minister highly assessed the EU support to the development of democracy in Armenia and reform process and added that Armenia is ready to continue the partnership in the sidelines of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement. “Democracy is a value for our society, conviction, but not a geopolitical orientation. In this context we highlight the EU assistance to the democratic reforms taking place in Armenia”, Nikol Pashinyan said.

Referring to the December 9, 2018 parliamentary elections, the Armenian PM said that the elections were free and transparent, which was recorded by the international observers and Armenia confidently moves forward in the direction of democratic development. The PM emphasized that economic revolution is on the agenda of the Government.

Johannes Hahn noted that the EU highlights permanent development of relations with Armenia and is ready to foster the implementation of reforms in various spheres.

The sides highlighted the importance of strengthening the independent judicial system.

Nikol Pashinyan noted that Armenia highlights cooperation with all the partners and consistent development of cooperation in the sidelines of integration unions, emphasizing the importance of deepening Armenia-EAEU and Armenia-EU economic relations.

The Armenian PM and the EU Commissioner exchanged views on regional issues, including Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan