Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received members of the Bureau of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly.

The Prime Minister welcomed their visit to Armenia and the holding of the 12th plenary session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly in Yerevan. Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope that the session will be productive and highlighted the importance of active inter-parliamentary dialogue and cooperation.

The Prime Minister then touched upon the further development and deepening of Armenia-European Union relations. The Prime Minister noted that the Government of Armenia consistently continues to promote democratic reforms with the assistance of the EU, including aimed at introducing European standards in various sectors. In this regard, the Prime Minister highlighted the continuity of both financial and technical and expert support from the EU.

The process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan was also discussed. Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the fact that peace has been established and noted that a favorable atmosphere has now been created to continue the dialogue and discussions effectively.

The members of the Bureau of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly welcomed Armenia’s efforts toward implementing democratic reforms and deepening its relations with the European Union, noting that they also maintain close cooperation with their Armenian counterparts within the parliamentary framework. At the same time, they welcomed the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and expressed hope that it will contribute to regional stability and promotion of cooperation.

The discussion also touched upon ongoing steps to unblock regional communication routes, the border delimitation process, and other topics.