Mariana Mkrtchyan. Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan congratulated everyone on the Day of Europe.

"The symbol of the day – peace and unity, best characterizes modern Europe." In fact, the lessons learned by Europe, which went through the test of two destructive wars, can become a guidebook for all mankind. If only with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, on the basis of democracy and the rest of universal values, a stable and developing society is being built, a real citizen is being formed, since historical times Armenia has been a part of European civilization and has tried to make its modest contribution to its development. Today Armenia continues to expand relations with the EU and its Member States to strengthen its position in the European structures, in particular the Council of Europe, contributing to the work of the OSCE", the head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry said.

According to him, since last year's celebrations of the Days of Europe in Armenia, significant progress has been made in the relations between Yerevan and Brussels. He recalled that in November of last year an agreement on an expanded and comprehensive Armenia-EU partnership was signed, and already in April of this year the Armenian parliament ratified this document. "This is not just a legal document regulating Armenia-EU relations, but a reflection of the interaction based on a common system of values." Moreover, in February this year, a decision was signed to approve a document on Armenia-EU partnership priorities, which, together with the agreement, is the main guidebook I can say with confidence that the new agreement is a project of specific development, with its clear goals and road map, the successful implementation of which will have a profound impact Practical all spheres of public life", stated the Armenian minister.

At the same time, he stressed that the interest in the events in the framework of the Days of Europe is obvious both in Yerevan and in the regions of the country. Mnatsakanyan said that he would like these interests and approaches to spread to the whole range of Armenia-EU relations, the entire bilateral agenda and its successful implementation. According to him, the new government of Armenia is committed to continue close partnership with the EU, remaining true to the agenda, joint vector and commitment to regional stability, strengthening peace and stable development.