YEREVAN.- Progress in relaxation of visa regime is expected in the near future, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton.

“There is no delay in talks on relaxation of visa requirements,” she told journalists during a joint press conference with Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian.

Ashton stressed it is a long process adding there are many technical issues.

“After technical problems are tackled the negotiation process will become faster, therefore current difficulties should be considered as prerequisite for the next stage,” she said.