YEREVAN. – Convergence with EU is one of the priorities of Armenia’s foreign policy, said Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian at a joint press conference with European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule.

Armenian FM pointed out political dialogue, high ranking visits, and joint efforts of the sides to develop trade and economic relations. He stressed that 16 points of the EU-Armenia association agreement have been already agreed by the sides.

Minster Nalbandian stressed they also discussed relaxation of visa requirements, as well as creation of free trade zone.

“Our cooperation is developing successfully,” he added.

Stefan Fule expressed content with cooperation development, stressing that creation of free trade zone will bring Armenia closer to internal EU markets and increase investments in the republic.

The EU official also added that President of European Parliament Jerzy Buzek and First Vice President of the European Commission Catherine Ashton will visit Armenia later this year.