EU INTERESTED IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ARMENIA
PanARMENIAN.Net –
April 6, 2010 – 19:53 AMT 14:53 GMT
RA prime minister Tigran Sargsyan received a European Union delegation
headed by EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy
Stefan Fule, being on a regional visit in Armenia, press office of
the government of Armenia reported.
Welcoming the guests, the prime minister noted that Armenia is
satisfied with the progress of ongoing joint programs with the EU,
adding that much work has to be done in this direction.
In turn, Stefan Fule noted, that the EU is interested in socio-economic
development of Armenia. He said, the formation of new contractual
relations between the EU and Armenia will help to review and evaluate
the programs carried out to date and discuss possible ways of deepening
relations furthermore.
The officials discussed the National Indicative Program for 2011-2013
in frames of "Eastern Partnership". The Prime stressed, that formation
of democratic structures and effective management system are priorities
for the country. They will reduce corruption, promoting small and
medium businesses and more transparent works style of businesses.
Tigran Sargsyan stressed importance of signing in-depth and
comprehensive free trade agreement, involving reforms within the next
three years. The third priority is the need to implement activities
towards socio-economic reforms and sustainable development.