Anoniu Costa: This region has entered strategic areas of  interconnectedness

ArmInfo. For the first time, the European Political Community is meeting in the South Caucasus, thereby placing Armenia at the heart of Europe, to which it belongs.  This was stated by European Council President Anoniu Costa on May 4  at the opening of the 8th ENP summit.

He stated that this was made possible thanks to the agreement  concluded between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which for Europe is a  history of peace, calling it a history of peace. Costa noted that  thanks to this agreement, relations between Armenia and Turkey have  improved. "This region has moved toward strategic areas of  connectivity, markets, transport corridors, and energy connectivity.  Trust is being built, jobs are being created, and neighbors are being  provided with the opportunity to connect through concrete, practical  partnerships through shared growth. The European Union stands ready  to be a reliable partner and make this vision a reality, making peace  irreversible and transforming the region into a place of well-being  and prosperity," Costa noted.

The head of the European Council also noted that strengthening  democracy in Armenia and combating external influence and  disinformation are vital.