EU Ambassador: the past year saw significant progress in  strengthening Armenia-EU relations

ArmInfo.On December 18, the deputies of   the NA Standing Committee on European Integration  held a meeting with the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Vassilis Maragos and his deputy, Jan Pleschinger.

As reported by the parliament's press service, the meeting discussed  issues related to the development of Armenia-EU relations and  enhancing cooperation in various fields.  Vassilis Maragos presented  the programs implemented in Armenia with the support of the European  Union, reforms within the framework of budget support programs, and  projects planned for the coming year in the regions of the republic.   According to Vassilis Maragos, the past year was successful in terms  of deepening Armenia-EU relations.  "All goals were met, new  achievements were recorded, including the European Peace Facility.  The significance of the EU Monitoring Mission activities in Armenia  was highlighted," the European diplomat noted.  Vassilis Maragos  considered the visa liberalization between the RA and the EU an  important step for the citizens of the RA. He expressed hope that  this process will soon become a reality.