Armenian President,  EU  Delegation Head discuss new agenda of  bilateral partnership

ArmInfo.Armenia-EU relations have been developing dynamically in recent years, covering new  formats and areas of cooperation, as stated by the President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan during a meeting with the Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Vassilis Maragos.

As reported by the press service of the President of Armenia, Maragos  expressed gratitude for the reception and reaffirmed his commitment  to ongoing efforts to enhance the EU-Armenia partnership.  Several  sectoral programs and initiatives implemented with the support of the  EU were discussed during the meeting. An exchange of views took place  on the potential for cooperation in energy, education, economic and a  number of other areas, along with the possibilities for its  implementation. Maragos also presented positive developments in the  visa liberalization process and stressed the importance of consistent  bilateral work in this direction.  The interlocutors touched upon the  new EU-Armenia Partnership Agenda and stressed the need to further  enhance Armenia-EU cooperation and jointly implement new initiatives.

The Head of the EU Delegation also presented to the President the  program of events dedicated to the upcoming Europe Day in Armenia,  emphasizing their inclusive nature and importance. According to him,  the program is aimed at raising awareness among Armenian citizens and  expanding their involvement in EU-Armenia relations.  During the  meeting, special attention was paid to reforms aimed at strengthening  democratic institutions, as well as humanitarian and social  assistance programs implemented with the support of the EU.