Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday received a delegation led by Gert Jan Koopman, Director General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighborhood in the European Commission, the PM’s office informs.

The premier highlighted the consistent development of Armenia-European Union (EU) relations and emphasized that the parties are actively developing partnership in all possible areas. Pashinyan noted that the Armenian government is interested in deepening and expanding ties with the EU in transport, energy, digitalization, as well as in strengthening overall economic diversification and resilience. The head of state once again emphasized the EU’s assistance aimed at promoting the export of Armenian goods, as well as the implementation of programs aimed at developing the necessary technical capacity of Armenian manufacturers and exporters.

In turn, Gert Jan Koopman noted that the EU welcomes the ambitious reform agenda of the Armenian government and is ready to consistently support this process, expanding cooperation in all areas that contribute to the sustainable development of Armenia.

The interlocutors touched upon the current phase of Armenia-EU relations, economic and sectoral cooperation, as well as work on digitalization, energy, infrastructure development, and democratic reforms.

Regional security and stability, as well as work on unblocking of regional communication channels were also discussed.