ArmInfo."Armenia did not refuse to sign an associative agreement with the European Union, it was done by the EU, and it was stated by me in the presence of the chairman of the Council of the European Union, the chairman of the European Parliament and the chairman of the European Commission, when it was noticed that Yerevan lost some time when signing an agreement on partnership with the EU" , - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan stated in an interview with Radio Liberty, stressing the importance of signing the Agreement on comprehensive and deep partnership between the Republic of Armenia and the EU.
The President noted that after signing the Agreement for an ordinary citizen of Armenia in the near future, it is unlikely that something will change, however, over time, everyone will feel the benefits of this document, since with the assistance of the EU, Armenia will accelerate the process of implementing democratic reforms. "We have neither the opportunity nor the desire to invent bicycles on their own, there are absolute truths, and we must follow them, but over time, in addition to freedom within the country, our fellow citizens will have the opportunity to travel to Brussels, Paris, other European countries without any difficulties , and I think that the statement of the EPP contained such a clear wording, let's see what will happen at the summit of the Eastern Partnership, "the president said, stressing that the agreement is also an" acquisition "for Armenia in terms of security and.
Answering the question about whether there was objection from the strategic partner of Armenia-Russia in connection with the growing cooperation of the republic with the EU, Sargsyan assured: "During all my time in various high positions and in the President's chair I have never heard a word from the Russian leadership or leader - especially from President Putin, not a single reproach regarding our cooperation with the European Union. "
Meanwhile, answering the question about his political plans after the expiration of presidential powers, Sargsyan assured that he does not even represent his future place and actions: "As soon as I have the views, I will announce it," the head of state summed up.