EUROPEAN COMMISSION DISCUSSES THE PROBLEM OF COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGE TO ARMENIA BECAUSE OF MILITARY ACTIONS IN GEORGIA

ArmInfo
2008-11-07 11:07:00

ArmInfo. European Commission is discussing the problem of compensation
for damage to Armenia because of the military actions in Georgia in
August 2008, European Union Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Barozo
said at the joint press-conference with Armenian President Serzh
Sargsyan in Brussels.

He also added the issue was discussed with Armenian president. They
submitted conclusion of donors, he said and added that European
Commission positively assesses proposals on establishment and
development of transport communications in the region, since it is
very important for stability in the whole region as well as for
trade and economy development. (Editorial. According to experts’
assessment, Armenia had $500-600 mln damage because of the battle
actions in Georgia).

Asked about simplification of the visa regime for Armenia, Jose Manuel
Barozo replied such opportunity is being discussed in the context of
regional programmes.