YEREVAN. – The existence of the present-day EU depends on the Franco-German reconciliation process, German Ambassador to Armenia, Reiner Morell, stated during a press conference on Monday, reflecting on the program entitled “Building a Common Future: Franco-German History Textbook Sample.”      

To an observation that, during his recent visit to Armenia, President Norbert Lammert of the German Bundestag (Parliament) had compared Armenia with African countries, the ambassador noted that the given matter referred to the ongoing Armenia-EU Association Agreement talks. 

“It is known that Armenia is conducting talks with the EU on the Association Agreement and the establishment of a [Armenia-EU Deep and] Comprehensive Free Trade Area. In all probability, the matter referred to the likely prospect after the signing of the Association Agreement.      

“The issue is that Armenia seeks another status, rather than membership. Norbert Lammert just wanted to stress how difficult that road is,” Reiner Morell said, and added that the EU stands ready to accept new members, but not every minute.  

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