YEREVAN. – Armenia is ready to sign the new agreement with the European Union (EU).

Armen Ashotyan, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Relations of the National Assembly (NA) of Armenia, stated about the abovementioned at a press conference on Saturday.

In his words, the European side likewise has noted such willingness.

“We already are planning more,” said Ashotyan. “Prior to signing of the agreement, the [said NA] committee had adopted a decision on holding [respective] extended [parliamentary] hearings on December 1.”

He added that this is a political message and political decision that shows the will of the Armenian side to sign this document.

Ashotyan stressed that once this agreement is signed, the Armenian side can break the stereotype that, unlike Armenia and Azerbaijan, Georgia has a special place in the South Caucasus, in terms of democratic reforms.

In addition, the Armenian MP noted that Armenia’s main objective in this agreement is to see to it that its citizens live under good conditions in their country, and this document also creates an opportunity for Armenia to finally distance itself from Azerbaijan, from the viewpoint of implementation of reforms and democratic reforms.