Extension of EU Observer Mission in Armenia May Last Another 2 Years – Pashinyan

Extension of the EU observer mission mandate in Armenia may last another 2 years. This was stated today by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a press conference, while addressing the question of what prospects exist regarding EU membership and to what extent the Armenian authorities wish to become EU members.

Pashinyan recalled his remarks in the European Parliament, stating that Armenia is ready to be as close to the EU as the EU considers possible. “This has been said, now we must understand how close the EU will consider us, and only then will we draw conclusions. At this stage, we see that our relations with the EU are very active, and it is good that the EU has stated that relations with Armenia have never been as deep and strong as they are now,” Pashinyan said.

He hopes that a number of decisions will be made in the near future that will express these strong relations with the EU. According to the Prime Minister, one of these expressions could be the start of negotiations on visa liberalization between Armenia and the EU. “The next step could be the provision of preferential trade conditions for products made in Armenia, as well as privileges regarding the deepening of economic ties with Armenia,” Pashinyan added.

According to him, Armenia has a broad agenda with the EU and our country is ready to deepen and expand it further.