Armenian President  holds farewell meeting with Head of EU Monitoring  Mission

ArmInfo. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan received Markus Ritter, Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Armenia, on the occasion of the end of his term.

According to the presidential press service, Khachaturyan thanked  Ritter for his consistent and effective work over the past three  years, emphasizing that it deserves high praise not only from the  Armenian leadership but also from the citizens. Further discussing  the work of the EU civilian mission in Armenia, the President  recalled that it was aimed at reducing tensions in border areas and  ensuring a more peaceful and secure life for the people, which it  successfully achieved.

In turn, Ritter noted that he was leaving Armenia with wonderful  impressions and love. He emphasized that throughout his tenure, he  had always felt the support and friendship of Armenian citizens, as  well as from all levels of the country's leadership. During the  meeting, the important role of the EU civilian mission during this  difficult period for Armenia was highlighted in the context of  efforts to establish peace in the region. The parties stressed the  significance of a positive conclusion to the ongoing peace process in  the region.  At the end of the meeting, President Vahagn Khachaturyan  awarded a Medal of Gratitude to Markus Ritter.