The Armenia-EU visa liberalization dialogue will ultimately lead to the democratization of travel for Armenian citizens if visa-free travel is introduced, Deputy Interior Minister Armen Ghazaryan said.

Ghazaryan made the remarks at a panel discussion on the path to visa liberalization and EU-Armenia cooperation.

“In the end, we will have the democratization of travel. For years, traveling in Armenia was perceived as an elite phenomenon, as few could afford it due to financial capabilities and bureaucratic restrictions. Visa liberalization will give that opportunity to many,” he said.

According to Ghazaryan, the democratization of travel also reflects the shared values of Armenia and the European Union. ‘’It is about democracy,” he said.