Armenia participates in the 1-st EaP CSF Civil Society Summit in  Vienna

ArmInfo.Samvel Mkrtchyan, the Head of the European Department of the Armenian Foreign Ministry,  took part in the first summit of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum in Vienna from November 19 to 21.

As reported by the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry,  the goal of the Forum is to define the future agenda of the format,  address existing challenges and promote cooperation between the EU,  member states, governments and societies of the Eastern Partnership  in a new way.  Mkrtchyan gave a speech at panel discussions on the  topics "Eastern Partnership in the South Caucasus:  What are the  opportunities for European integration and the promotion of  democracy?" and "More than pipelines and freight trains: Promoting  communication in the Eastern Partnership region".

The diplomat presented the agenda and positive dynamics of the  Armenia-EU partnership, including the process of visa liberalization  with the European Union, the steps taken by Armenia towards  establishing peace in the South Caucasus, and the "Crossroads of  Peace" project developed by the Armenian government. He also  emphasized the importance of maintaining the "Eastern Partnership"  format and touched upon the significant role of civil society in  enhancing  relations with the EU.

During the summit, Armenia's commitment to consistently implementing  reforms in democracy and the rule of law, as well as expanding  cooperation with the EU was welcomed. The significance of the visa  liberalization process was also emphasized.