Regnum, Russia
Oct 27 2006

EU gives a positive assessment of reforms in Armenia

The 7th committee on Armenia-EU cooperation met in Brussels on Oct 25
to discuss the problems concerning the implementation of the New
Neighborhood Policy program in Armenia.

The press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry has told REGNUM
that the Armenian delegation was led by Trade and Economic
Development Minister Karen Tchshmarityan and comprised deputy
ministers of foreign affairs, justice, economy and finance and energy
as well as the head of the Armenian mission to the EU Vigen
Chitechyan.

The Armenian delegates told their EU colleagues about the steps they
had taken and would take in their respective spheres. The EU
representatives gave a positive assessment of the reforms in Armenia
and stressed the importance of the Nov 14 signing of the NNP action
plan.

On Oct 26 Tchshmarityan met with David O’Sullivan, Director General
for Trade of the European Commission. The sides discussed the ways to
create a free trade zone and market economy in Armenia and to enlarge
the country’s trade with the EU member states.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress