Signing of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Armenia and the European Union became one of the main achievements of this summit, Edward Nalbandian said after the signing ceremony.

According to him, this comprehensive and ambitious agreement is our joint endeavour that opens a new chapter in the bilateral relations between Armenia and European Union.

“By reaffirming commitments to the consolidation of democratic institutions, human rights, the rule of law the CEPA gives a strong impetus to the continuation of the reforms in Armenia,” Minister Nalbandian added.

“It is important that CEPA reaffirms EU’s clear support to the efforts and approaches of OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs for the peaceful resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict based on the norms and principles of international law,” the Armenian Foreign Minister stated.

Nalbandian noted that Armenia is ready to further develop and strengthen comprehensive cooperation with the EU in all spheres of mutual interest, based on this agreement and taking into account their commitments in other integration formats.

“We believe that our achievements in the previous years are a solid basis to continue and expand our partnership and, of course, this new agreement will raise our relations to a qualitatively new level, "the minister said.