Piotr Świtalski: We are doing everything to sign the agreement (video)
The European Union is preparing ‘paper and ink’ for signing Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Armenia and the European Union in November, Head of the EU mission in Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski said in Yerevan on September 6. “I just returned from Brussels. I arrived in Yerevan at 5 a.m. Based on my conversations with all people I met in Brussels who are responsible for the preparation of all the necessary things for the signing of the agreement I can say that everything is moving forward according to the plan. People are working hard so that we can eventually sign the document in November during the Eastern Partnership (EaP) summit. On the EU side, I can say that the European Union is preparing everything, including paper and ink, to sign the document in November,” Piotr Świtalski said. On March 21,Armenia and the European Union initialed the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement to strengthen their political dialogue. Once signed, the Agreement will be an important step to broaden the scope of bilateral relations between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia. It will strengthen the political dialogue and set a solid basis for the continuation of economic and social reforms. Strong commitments to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, underpin the new agreement and EU-Armenia future cooperation. The Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement will also create the framework for stronger cooperation in sectors such as energy, transport and the environment, for new opportunities in trade and investments, and for increased mobility for the benefit of the citizens.
