Deputy PM: Armenia aims to deepen partnership with EU

ArmInfo. In recent years, Armenia and the European Union have made significant progress in developing bilateral relations, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan at the opening ceremony of the 8th meeting of the  Armenia-EU Civil Society Platform on April 15.

He noted that the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement  (CEPA) forms the foundation of the cooperation, and authorities are  taking targeted steps to effectively implement it. According to  Grigoryan, progress has already been achieved in judicial and legal  reforms, anti-corruption policy, public administration, and other  areas of sectoral cooperation. "Our cooperation with the EU is of key  importance in this area, and we are committed to strengthening it for  the benefit of our citizens," the Deputy Prime Minister stated.

He emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in  all these processes, highlightinh the indispensable role of civil  society in this regard. "In particular, this platform provides an  opportunity to compare public policy with the expertise of civil  society. We highly appreciate independent assessments, proposals, and  criticism, which contribute to the development of more efficient and  inclusive policies," he noted.