Armenian president, EU envoy discuss cooperation

Public Television of Armenia, Yerevan
26 Mar 04

[Presenter over video] The special representative of the EU for the
South Caucasus, Heikki Talvitie, and President Robert Kocharyan
discussed in Yerevan today the prospects for involving the South
Caucasus countries in the programme “Expanded Europe: New Neighbours”.

Robert Kocharyan said that Armenia’s participation in this programme
will seriously stimulate the implementation of all reforms in the
country in line with European standards.

Ambassador Heikki Talvitie noted the importance of developing regional
cooperation in the South Caucasus and stepping up the region’s
economic relations with European countries.

The Armenian president expressed Armenia’s determination to develop
and deepen relations with the European Union.