EU representative: “We’ve entered a new stage”
The EU Advisory Group today presented its Needs Assessment Report and the annual working plan.
Head of the EU Delegation, Ambassador Raul de Lutzenberger and Secretary of the RA National Security Council Artur Baghdasaryan headed the sixth session of
the EU Advisory Group today.
On behalf of the Armenian government, Artur Baghdasaryan thanked the EU Advisory Group and emphasized the important work that the Group has carrired out for reforms in economy, rule of law, human rights protection and institutional development.
Head of the EU Delegation Raul de Lutzenberger mentioned that the European Union and Armenia have entered a new stage of relations through the process of negotiations over the Associated Agreement.
"The EU Advisory Group will continue to provide consulting on political matters that will contribute to further development of the close relations. The European Union is ready to support Armenia for reforms in the process of negotiations over the Associated Agreement and the implementation of primary national goals," Lutzenberger added.
During the session, the sides discussed the Needs Assessment Report which presents the analysis of gaps between the current situation and the desired situation and proposed corroborations for further actions. During the meeting, the importance of the EU Advisory Group's assistance to the solution to major issues for the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement was discussed. The Group welcomed the steps taken for the Free Mobility Partnership, as well as further negotiations for the agreement on facilitated EU-Armenia entrance visas and the readmission agreement.
Participating in the session were high-ranking officials of the RA presidential apparatus, the RA Government and the RA National Assembly. Also attending the session were ambassadors of EU-member states and representatives of international organizations, including the UNDP.
Representing the EU Advisory Group were team leader Antti Hartikaynen and EU advisors.
