EU foreign ministers briefed on Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace project
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has presented at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting the current Armenia-EU partnership programs, steps aimed at further enhancing them, as well as Armenia’s vision for establishing lasting stability and peace in the region, the foreign ministry said in a press release, ARMENPRESS reports.
Mirzoyan presented the course and achievements of the democratic reforms in Armenia and discussed several key issues of Armenia-EU political and security dialogue, including the EUMA. He emphasized the importance of a final decision regarding the launch of visa liberalization dialogue in the context of bringing Armenia closer to the EU and people-to-people contacts.
FM Mirzoyan also spoke about the Armenia-EU ambitious agenda in the economy and other areas, including the inclusiveness of regional initiatives and Armenia’s potential to join the Black Sea energy cable.
Foreign Minister Mirzoyan presented Armenia’s efforts aimed at establishing peace in the region, the process of normalization with Azerbaijan and main approaches around the peace treaty in line with the well-known principles.
FM Mirzoyan presented the Crossroads of Peace project developed by the Armenian government, discussing its individual components, emphasizing the importance of the project not only for the South Caucasus but also the broader region.
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