I have the impression that there is a realistic perception in Armenia that the road to the European Union is long. This was stated by visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during a joint press conference with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, in Yerevan on Monday.

Steinmeier added that Germany respects Armenia's decision to follow this road.

Also, the German president pointed to the need for Armenia to implement numerous reforms in that regard.

In Steinmeier’s view, the development of relations between Armenia and the EU will contribute to Armenia's economic development.