Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with President of the European People’s Party (EPP) Manfred Weber in Strasbourg, the prime minister said in a video posted on his Facebook page.

Weber said it was a great honor for the EPP to welcome Pashinyan and noted that the party appreciates his contribution to the development of Armenia–EU relations. He added that the EPP is ready to discuss issues related to Armenia and the region with the Armenian authorities, noting that Armenia is considered part of Europe.

Pashinyan, in turn, emphasized the role of the EPP mission, saying that the parties are essentially doing the same work.“Armenia needs this,” Pashinyan said.