ARMENIA’S PREMIER RECEIVES EU DELEGATION

19:53 * 18.03.15

Armenia’s Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received in Wednesday
delegation led by Mr Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for European
Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations.

Mr Abrahamyan welcomed the guests and emphasized further development
of Armenia-EU cooperation. Armenia is willing to promote cooperation
with the European Union (EU) by ensuring consistent reforms, expanding
trade and economic ties, improving the business environment, raising
management efficiency, protecting democracy and human rights.

On his part, Mr Hann noted that the EU is interested in deepening
and strengthening relations with Armenia. He expressed hope that his
visit will give new impetus to bilateral cooperation. Armenia has
made serious progress in human rights, democratic development and
freedom of speech. Mr Hann highlighted further relevant programs. He
is sure that Armenia and the EU will continue implementing mutually
beneficial projects.

The sides exchanged views on drafting a new agenda of the Armenia-EU
relations, development of cooperation in energy, agriculture,
infrastructures and aviation, possibility of visa facilitation.