Nalbandyan shows Armenia is democratic
RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan today delivered a speech at the forum entitled "Eastern Partnership: Inter-political and European Context of Developments".
"I must say with content that this forum, which has turned into a tradition, already has its special place among the discussions on topics related to Euro-integration," the Armenian foreign minister said.
Nalbandyan mentioned that Armenia's relations with EU structures and EU-member states is continuously developing, but placed importance on Armenia's cooperation with the EU not only from the angle of the obligations that Armenia has assumed, but also from the angle of qualitative reforms in the country "for reforms in economy, efficient governance, democracy, human rights, rule of law and all spheres of public life".
In the context of the development of relations with the European Union and the advancement of reforms in Armenia, Nalbandyan cited the following words by Serzh Sargsyan:
"European standards have to set an example for us. There is no issue of fully joining the European Union on Armenia's foreign policy agenda today, but, I repeat, Europe's rules of the game and European standards must be localized as much as possible and be introduced in our country because they are high standards that have stood the test of time. Armenia needs those standards to ensure progress, change our citizens' lives and increase the power of society."
At the end, Nalbandyan expressed hope and faith that this forum would serve as a good opportunity "to assess the process and perspectives of the EU-Armenia cooperation from different angles, as well as exchange new, interesting and constructive thoughts and ideas," Nalbandyan said and wished the forum success.
