Singing of Association Agreement prior condition for development of
economic cooperation
YEREVAN, JUNE 25, ARMENPRESS: Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan
received today Foreign Minister of Austria Michael Spindelegger.
Governmental press service told Armenpress that the prime minister
said he is pleased with the current level of political relations
between Armenia and Austria and highlighted the boosting of economic
ties. Austrian minister noted that the Austrian government is
interested in intensifying cooperation with the South Caucasian
countries.
Speaking about the process of cooperation with the EU, Tigran Sargsyan
pointed out the importance of the `Eastern Partnership’ program. As a
prior condition for development of economic cooperation, the parties
singled out the necessity of Association Agreement and Deep and
Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. The interlocutors highlighted the
creation of favorable conditions for the expansion of investment
field. They pointed out the importance of deepening cooperation in
cultural and scientific-educational spheres as well.
From: A. Papazian