YEREVAN. – French Ambassador to Armenia Henri Reynaud said EU and Armenia decided to revise the background of cooperation, taking into account the recent developments.

French Ambassador noted that the issue of European integration has been topical in Armenia for many years.

“The statement of Armenian President made on September 3, 2013 has changed the situation. Nevertheless, continuation of development and strengthening of relations with EU in all possible areas remains on the agenda of Armenia’s foreign policy,” Reynaud said during the debates on Armenia’s  European path.

French diplomat said this was the impression of Armenian president’s recent statements made during the visit to Czech Republic.

“France has never stopped supporting Armenia on its way and will continue to provide assistance,” Reyanud said, adding that Armenia with its history and culture is deeply pro-European state.

Following the talks that were held on September 3, 2013 in Moscow between Armenian and Russian Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Vladimir Putin, Sargsyan had announced that Armenia plans to join the Customs Union and subsequently engage in the formation of the Eurasian Economic Union. Consequently, Armenia did not initial Association Agreement with EU during the third Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius.

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