YEREVAN. – If Armenia becomes a member in the Eurasian Customs Union, it cannot sign the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union (EU).   

Economist Samvel Avagyan noted the abovementioned during a press conference on Monday.

The matter is that a country which has become a member in a customs union is obligated to discuss the terms of trade with a third country solely by way of the said customs union.   

Avagyan noted that CIS and EU are Armenia’s important partners. That is why it is beneficial for the country to continue the integration processes in both directions.

But, as for the economist, a problem may occur only if Armenia’s integration with the Eurasian Economic Union continues prior to its entering into the customs union.       

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