On 1 September, the first meeting of the EU-Armenia Civil Society Platform was held. One of its mandates is to monitor the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union.
The platform consists of civil society representatives from the European Union side, including members of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), and representatives of civil society organisations (NGOs, trade unions and employers) from the Armenian side.
Jan Plešinger, Chargé d’Affaires of the EU Delegation, said that the EU welcomes the establishment of the platform: “A proactive involvement of civil society in policy making and governance reforms is crucial for the transformation process in Armenia, and for contribution to deepening EU-Armenia cooperation.”
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The 1st meeting of the EU-Armenia Civil Society Platform was held on September 1 at the Trade Unions' Confederation office. This Platform is composed of representatives of civil society on the side of the European Union, including members of the EESC – European Economic and Social Committee, and representatives of civil society organisations (NGO, trade unions and employers) on the side of Armenia. One of its mandates is to monitor the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union.
A mission of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) attended the session.
At this occasion, Mr. Jan Plešinger – Chargé d’Affaires of the EU Delegation said: “An empowered civil society is a crucial component of any democratic system. A pro-active involvement of civil society in policymaking and governance reforms is crucial for the transformation process in Armenia, and for contribution to deepening of the EU-Armenia cooperation. In this context, the EU welcomes the constitution of the EU-Armenia Civil Society Platform, which aims at monitoring of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA)”.
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