Armenia is qualified as a country which successfully combines its Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) membership with participation in the European Union (EU) Neighborhood Strategy.

The President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, on Thursday stated the aforesaid at the Summit of the European People’s Party (EPP), in Brussels.

In his address at this event, he touched upon the agenda of EU-Armenia cooperation and the dynamics of relationship development, the importance of those issues of interest to Armenia to be discussed at the EPP and Eastern Partnership summits in Brussels, the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between Armenia and the European Union, as well as on inter-party-cooperation-related activities.

Noting that this year marks the 5th anniversary of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia’s (RPA) membership in the EPP, Serzh Sargsyan stressed that despite this relatively short period of time, the RPA managed to fully integrate into this European family. As per the President, RPA’s cooperation with the EPP has become one of the most important platforms for Armenia’s involvement in European politics.

Serzh Sargsyan said it was noteworthy that the November 15 resolution of the European Parliament qualifies Armenia as a country which successfully combines its EAEU membership with participation in the EU Neighborhood Strategy. The President assured that Armenia will abide by the aforementioned formula of co-existence, in the future as well.

Also, President Sargsyan expressed the hope that Friday’s discussions at the EU Eastern Partnership Summit will be so effective as to make the joint initiatives more targeted, and the results—more visible and tangible for societies.