YEREVAN. – In the lead-up to the Armenian National Assembly elections on May 6, 2012, the European Union (EU) had promised that if the elections were held in accordance with European standards, the EU would organize a conference of donor countries to provide funding for Armenia, Zhoghovurd daily reports.    

“It was about approximately 1.5 billion euros.

“According to the assessment of the European donors, overall, the parliamentary elections in Armenia were organized and held in professional manner and effectively.

“But, despite this assessment, that conference is not held [to this day].    

“Zhoghovurd tried to find out from the Armenian MFA as to when this conference will take place.

‘“The donors’ conference is a matter on the broad agenda of Armenia-EU cooperation. We continue our consultations with our partners in the EU to outline the future foundations and format of Armenia-EU cooperation. In this context, the potential tools of the EU support for Armenia’s reforms likewise will be discussed,’ the MFA noted.      

“That is to say, the EU continues to put off this conference,” Zhoghovurd writes.