EU High Rep holding negotiations in Yerevan 

ArmInfo.  RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan met with European Commission Vice-President, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, who is on an official visit to Armenia.

Welcoming the guest, the President specifically stated: "The Republic  of Armenia has today adopted a path which, in general terms, can be  described as the path of democracy, and in this regard, cooperation  with the European Union is of great importance.

I can say that our cooperation has been successful, encompassing all  areas of our life in political, economic, social, parliamentary, and  local levels. We also highly appreciate the support provided by the  European Union in helping Armenia face external political  challenges."

Thanking for the warm reception, Kaja Kallas expressed her pleasure  to visit Armenia and said in particular: "We value the close  cooperation between Armenia and the EU and are committed to the  establishment of lasting peace in Your region." 

During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of issues  related to the multifaceted Armenia- European Union cooperation.  President Khachaturyan presented Armenia's foreign policy priorities  and core positions, emphasizing that Armenia is steadfastly committed  to establishing peace in the region and building good neighborly  relations with all neighboring countries.

Reforms implemented in recent years in Armenia, particularly in the  areas of justice, anti-corruption, and the development and  strengthening of democratic institutions, as well as the  international support received in these directions, were highlighted.

The participants also emphasized the consistent efforts undertaken by  the Armenian authorities toward the development of state and  political institutions.  The interlocutors exchanged views on  expanding cooperation in the field of energy, particularly renewable  and "green" energy, stressing the importance of boosting Armenia-EU  collaboration in this area and fostering new initiatives.

"Happy to be in Armenia and meet President Armenia Khachaturyan. We  discussed deepening of EU- Armenia relations, EU support to reforms  and building resilience and prosperity. It is key to ensure peace and  stability in the region," Ms Kalls wrote on X. 

Yesterday, Kallas visited the headquarters of the EU Mission in  Armenia (EUMA) in Yeghegnadzor.

"Honoured to host HRVP Kaja Kallas at EUMA HQ to brief her on mission  activities and recent developments on the ground. EUMA is deployed to  support EU efforts towards Armenia-Azerbaijan normalisation. Thank  you, Kaja Kallas, for your visit!" the EUMA wrote on X. 

The EU's top diplomat is in Armenia on a two-day visit. Today, her  meetings are scheduled to include Kallas' meeting with Armenian Prime  Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.