Monday, May 14 2018 21:13

ArmInfo. On May 14, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan took part in the session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Sochi.  Yerevan, May 14.  ArmInfo.

According to the press service of the Government, in the course of  his welcoming speech Pashinyan stated that in Armenia a peaceful  change of power occurred. "We have already formed a new government  whose program concept does not provide for a change in the foreign  policy vector, I confirm Armenia's commitment to fulfill all  international obligations, including within the framework of the  Eurasian Economic Union." We are committed to active interaction with  our partners in the EAEU, goods, services, labor and capital, as well  as the introduction of privileged regimes of economic cooperation  governed by the legislation of the Union, " - said the RA Prime  Minister.

At the same time, Pashinyan noted that the discourse around the EAEU,  existing in the Armenian society, is due to the fact that the  solution of administrative tasks, the transition to new regulatory  mechanisms, as well as the existence of various obstacles, do not  justify the business, the expectations for concrete, quick and  tangible results that lie the basis of the structure. "I think that  the joint efforts of the EAEU countries and consistency in achieving  daily results can reduce the scale of such discussions. Armenia is  interested in this and proceeds from the fact that first of all it is  necessary to ensure an increase in the volume of trade and economic  cooperation, put emphasis on high and new technologies, in practice  ensure equal conditions for all economic entities, find solutions to  those main issues that directly affect on the quality of life. After  all, if the indicators of economic activity are not felt by citizens,  then they become part of the "statistical category", "the head of the  Armenian government said.

At the same time, he stressed that the Armenian side is ready to  facilitate the adoption of all documents agreed upon at the meeting.  "I would like to comment on the foreign policy activity of the EAEU,"  Pashinyan continued, "after a long agreement on the status of the  observer, in our opinion, fully proceeds from the agreement on the  Union." According to him, the issue of implementing other formats of  cooperation between the EAEU and third countries should be considered  after an analysis of the practical implementation of observer status  in the organization.

At the same time, Pashiyan expressed his belief that the introduction  of the macroeconomic policy for 2018-2019 and its revitalization in  order to restore economic growth will undoubtedly contribute to the  achievement of national priorities, including the implementation of  steps to create a single market for services.

In conclusion, the Armenian Prime Minister expressed the hope that  further cooperation of the member states of the EAEU will be directed  to development, in particular by creating favorable conditions for  entrepreneurship and investment, as well as improving the living  standards of citizens.