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President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, who is on a working visit to Luxembourg, attended the summit dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the European People’s Party (EPP).

The summit was presided by EPP President Joseph Daul. Presidents of the European Council and European Commission Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker, heads of the states and governments representing EPP’s member parties from the EU and Eastern Partnership member-states also took part in the event. They delivered congratulatory speeches on occasion of the EPP’s anniversary, referring to the path crossed by the party, its achievements, issues on the agenda of the European Neighborhood and Eastern Partnership, as well as prospects for the development and strengthening of the EPP. 

The Armenian President also made an address on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the EPP. Noting that for many years the party has and continues to remain one of the most important links of European identity re-valuation and driving force of the pan-European progress, Sargsyan stressed that many of the EPP member political forces continue to play an important role in the political processes of various European countries even today.

The President especially recalled the great contribution of late Wilfried Martens in the establishment and development of the party, as well as its numerous success. He also stressed his contribution and comprehensive support to Armenia in the process of European integration and membership of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) and two other political forces to the EPP.

The President underscored the importance of the inter-party cooperation with the EPP in terms of disseminating European political culture and strengthening of pan-European value system.

“Together with their past and culture, desires and goals, the Armenian people are the integral part of the European civilization, while the membership of the Armenian parties to the EPP stems from our common Christian heritage, as well as joint commitment to the principles of fundamental freedoms, democracy and human rights.” 

“I highly appreciate EPP’s position on issues regarding Armenia in different European institutions, as well as parliamentary platforms.”

“EPP greatly contributed to the development of our relations with the European Union. Now they have reached a new, very important and responsible haven. The negotiations on the new comprehensive Armenia-EU legal document have already kicked off. It will reflect the nature of our relations and outline new directions of mutually beneficial cooperation.  I am sure that EPP will stay by our side also in bringing that document to life,” the President said in his congratulatory statement.

Apart from this he expressed conviction that the EPP family - under the leadership of President Daul - will continue to implement their mission stemming from the fundamental values of the party. 

 

 

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