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YEREVAN, JUNE 27, ARMENPRESS. Germany's cooperation with many countries covers specific areas, the primary of which is the protection of fundamental human rights. Germany is also involved in the settlement process of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict. The EU office implements private projects in Armenia with the participation of the German side, convinced that the joint work can give the expected result and make the parties stronger, ARMENPRESS reports, during the discussion organized at the Armenian-German Goethe Center "Changes in Germany's foreign and development policy. How are they interesting for Armenia?", EU Ambassador to Armenia Andrea Wiktorin said during the discussion.
"We are present in Syunik and will continue to support Armenia by implementing various projects," the Ambassador said.
According to her, the EU member states build the pan-European policy with joint efforts, investing their abilities and potential, therefore, many elements present in Germany's foreign policy can be seen in the common European policy. Supporting partner countries is a mandate given to the EU Office. European initiatives are actively implemented in Armenia as well. One of them, as mentioned by the EU Ambassador, is the big project implemented in Syunik region, through which the necessary investments are provided.
Merle Spellerberg, a Bundestag member, in turn noted that the changes taking place in Germany's foreign policy are turning points and are related to geopolitical processes and the use of energy reserves. Germany's foreign policy today is also focused on environmental problems caused by global climate changes, which are related to all regions of the planet. Nevertheless, against the backdrop of large-scale developments, traditional issues related to civil society, democracy and comprehensive security are still at the core of Germany's policy.
Addressing the Armenian-German relations, Ara Margaryan, head of the European Department of the Armenian MFA, said in particular that we have always had a stereotypical approach to Germany's foreign policy, but the figures of the new generation are guided by modern standards and a new worldview, which can be applied in internal Armenian conditions, when we are already talking about the guidelines of our policy.
"Recently, we have witnessed new developments, the impulses of which were given by the visits of high-ranking officials. The visits of the Armenian Prime Minister, President and Foreign Minister are worth mentioning, which reflected the deep nature of Armenian-German relations and once again became an opportunity to further expand bilateral relations," said Margaryan.
According to him, the Armenian side greatly appreciates the personal efforts of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz aimed at the settlement of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict. In that context, the five-sided meeting with the mediation of the Chancellor, European Council President Charles Michel, French President Emmanuel Macron and the participation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev within the framework of the European Political Community Summit held in Moldova was quite effective.
According to the representative of the Armenian MFA, Germany is not only one of the key countries of the EU, but also has a great weight in the whole world, therefore it can use its authority and potential to bring us closer to comprehensive peace and stability. Since 2018, Armenia has been carrying out radical reforms and in this process feels Germany's unconditional support and willingness to help Armenia in the future, which will undoubtedly contribute to the future prosperity of the Armenian people.
"Armenia develops not only bilateral relations with Germany, but also considers it as an important partner in terms of promoting Armenia's integration in the EU and playing a significant role in making vital decisions. In the context of the current geopolitical changes, Armenia and Germany can face the emerging challenges with joint actions," concluded Margaryan.