YEREVAN. – Armenia-Estonia bilateral relations are close and friendly. 

Estonian Foreign Minister Sven Mikser, who is in Yerevan on an official visit, on Tuesday stated the above-said at a joint news conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.

Mikser noted that they have discovered unused potential, especially in the economic sector. He added that there are accomplishments and that the parties give priority to the development of the information technology (IT) sector. Also, the Estonian FM stated that his country has s significant track-record which it stands ready to exchange with Armenia, and added that some respective steps already have been made. 

To note, Estonia will become the President of the Council of the European Union (EU) for six months. As per the Estonian, they have an ambitious presidency agenda, including regarding the Eastern Partnership program of the EU. Mikser said the summit will take place in November in

Brussels, and they hope that the talks on an agreement between Armenia and the EU will be completed with success. 

When asked about Armenia-EU visa liberalization, the Estonian FM noted that his country was interested in the progress of this process; but he refrained from noting the possible dates for the completion of this process. In his words, this depends on Armenia’s ability to meet with the corresponding requirements and standards.