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One of Armenia’s foreign policy priorities is gradual integration into European architecture. Armenia’s European aspirations are based on the nation"s historical and cultural affiliation. Having European civilization background and being committed to shared values enshrined in the European Unions (EU) fundamental treaties Armenia established good partnership with the EU. Respect of democratic principles, the rule of law and human rights are the core values on which Armenia-EU relations are based.
There is an intensive cooperation between Armenia and the EU in various fields, ranging from trade and economy to science and education. During last years EU proved to be a partner aimed at helping Armenia’s transition to a market economy and stable democracy. The Armenian Government coordinates its cooperation with external help and, together with the EU, focuses its efforts on such important problems as fighting corruption, the reduction of poverty and inequality, stable economic growth, particularly through international trade. The EU remains Armenia’s number one trade partner and one of the biggest foreign investor in Armenia. EU helps Armenia to implement the next generation of reforms aimed at further strengthening of democratic institutions and respect of human rights. The Armenian Government’s objective is also approximation of Armenia’s legislation to that of the EU and in this regard the cooperation is there.
Armenia-EU political dialogue comprises wide range of bilateral and international issues. Parties are determined to increase diplomatic efforts, including through the EU Special representative for the South Caucasus, and to continue to support a peaceful solution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
Since June 2007 Armenia was invited to align itself with CFSP declarations on a case-by-case
basis. It has done so on most opportunities.
Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the European Communities established in 1994 represents the Republic of Armenia in all the EU institutions and structures. Its main task is to advance Armenia’s European integration.
It has been over ten years that the Delegation of the European Commission for Georgia and Armenia first started to carry out its activities in Tbilisi. On 1 November 1999 an office in Yerevan, Armenia, was opened to expand the Commission"s activities in the region. Yerevan office of EC Delegation was upgraded into full-fledged delegation in 2005. Inauguration of full-fledged EC Delegation and opening of new premises of the Delegation took place in February 2008. Ambassador Raul de Luzenberger was appointed head of EC Delegation.
In 2003, with the appointment of the EU special representative for the South Caucasus, the EU committed to a more practical involvement in the region and provided a permanent mechanism of contact of both bilateral and regional nature. Mr. Peter SEMNEBY is EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus
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