YEREVAN. – I am confident that Armenia’s decision to join the Customs Union (CU) was taken as a result of an in-depth analysis, Poland Ambassador to Armenia Zdzisław Raczyński said at a press conference on Friday.

“[And] we accept and respect it,” the diplomat stressed. At the same time, however, he noted that joining a union is not an end unto itself.

“It must serve the country’s development and the welfare of the people,” Raczyński added.    

Responding to the remark that Armenia stands ready to sign the political section of the European Union (EU) Association Agreement and the French president recently highlighted the need for a specific approach on this matter, the ambassador noted that one question needs to be answered: What does Armenia need in EU? Does it need solely the document, or its content, association, and form?

“He [the France president] spoke about the process,” the Polish ambassador specifically said.

In this context, Zdzisław Raczyński stated that the Armenian authorities say they will closely cooperate in those domains whose provisions do not contradict with the CU.