Monday, March 22 2021 22:21

ArmInfo.In the Armenian government, under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, a regular meeting of the interdepartmental commission  coordinating measures to ensure the implementation of the Armenia-EU  Comprehensive Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the  Armenia-EU Partnership Document was held.

 During the meeting, it was reported on the status and implementation process of measures for  2020-2021 provided for by the CEPA roadmap in the spheres of  transport, mining, environment and police.  The members of the  interdepartmental commission exchanged views on the details of the  planned reforms and possible solutions for the convergence of EU  directives.

To note, on March 1, 2021, the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership  Agreement between the European Union and Armenia (CEPA) entered into  full force. The CEPA was signed in November 2017, and since June 1,  2018, a significant part of it has been temporarily applied.  "The  agreement plays an important role in the modernization of Armenia, in  particular by bringing legislation closer to EU norms in many areas.  This includes reforms in the field of the rule of law and respect for  human rights, especially an independent, effective and accountable  justice system, as well as reforms aimed at improving efficiency and  effectiveness of state institutions and to create conditions for  sustainable and inclusive development.

From the date of entry into force of the Agreement on March 1,  cooperation will be strengthened in areas that have so far not been  covered by the provisional application of the Agreement. The European  Union is ready and hopes for even closer cooperation with Armenia for  the full and effective implementation of the Agreement in our common  interests and for the benefit of our societies and citizens, "the EU  said in a statement in this regard.