ArmInfo. High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini furing the meeting with Armenia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan mentioned the timeliness of the meeting, which provides an opportunity to have a first-hand acquaintance with ongoing processes in Armenia, to exchange ideas over urgent issues, firs of all further development of Armenia-European Union relations.
As the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry informs during the meeting Mnatsakanyan stressed the importance of close partnership established with the EU and reiterated Armenia's commitment for strengthening it even more, which is stipulated in the government's program. Mnatsakanyan noted with satisfaction that the Partnership Council sitting gives opportunity for direct exchange of opinions on large agenda of cooepration. He stressed that it is the first meeting of the Council after signing the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnerhip Agreement, which will discuss in details the implementation of the provisions of CEPA.
The Minister presented the latest developments in Armenia, foreign policy priorities of the government - based on the principle of continuity, aimed at the protection of Armenia's national interests. The Armenian Minister stressed that the new government, which has high confidence by people, has displayed great will and responsibility with its actions to bring to life the high expectations of the society, ensuring equal rights in such fields as justice, rule of law, social, economic and other sectors, to decisively respond to corruption threats and challenges. The Minister stressed that government's decisiveness is unshaken and is testified by actions.
In this context, Mogherini welcomed the peaceful nature of the processes, which took place in Armenia - within the Constitution and laws - at the sa e time, reiterating the EU's willingness to assist the process of reforms in Armenia. In this context Mnatsakanyan emphasized the importance of Armenia's cooperation with partners, the EU among them, aimed at efficient implementation of the governmental reforms.
Both sides reaffirmed bilateral willingness to strengthen and enhance comprehensive partnership in all sectors of mutual interest, stressing that priorites in this issue coincide. The interlocutors touched upon regional and international challenges and problems, especially emphasizing the issues which are of key significance in Armenia's security agenda.
The Foreign Minister presented Armenia's stance and priorities in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement process, reaffirming Armenia's commitment for the exclusively peaceful settlement of the conflict within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. Mogherini in turn reaffirmed EU's support to the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co- Chairs for the peaceful settlement of the conflict.