Thursday, September 19 2024 19:54

ArmInfo. Relations between Armenia and Germany, as well as Armenia and the EU, are developing  dynamically, as the Armenian authorities have shown courage in working towards this direction.

The Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the German Bundestag, Michael Roth made this  statement on September 19 in Yerevan.  He noted that he came to  Armenia to urge his colleagues in the parliament and the government  of the Republic of Armenia to continue on the important path of  reforms that leads to democracy, fundamental rights and freedoms.

At the same time, he emphasized that Russian imperialism and  colonialism pose a threat that currently endangers the European Union  and Germany.  "The Armenian authorities have found the courage to  resist the "Putin led Russian regime", showing Putin the limits of  what is permissible. This proves that  people in Armenia have the  right to live like those in Europe, with the freedom to make  independent decisions in line with democratic values," he said.  At  the same time, Roth noted that he had already met with the top  leadership of Armenia and stressed the importance of holding meetings  with representatives of civil society.

At the same time, the MP noted that during his previous visits to  Armenia, he listened to the issues and proposals raised, one of which  was the issue of visa liberalization.  "My expectations for this  visit are no secret. After the final severance of relations with  Russia, the European Union is committed to strengthening relations  with its partners, including Armenia. We have already made progress  in this process. I am pleased to see progress in the issue of visa  liberalization, and I am hopeful that very soon Armenians, especially  young people from Armenia, will have the opportunity to freely visit  Europe," he said. When asked about the expected signing of the visa  liberalization agreement between Armenia and the EU, Roth noted that  it was difficult for him to say. "I cannot make promises that I  cannot keep. The liberalization process is complex and is not being  carried out by EU member states, but by the European Commission,  which is currently in a transitional phase," the MP said. He  expressed hope that the liberalization processes would be proceed   swiftly.