European Commission told about rapprochement with Armenia

The process of rapprochement with the European Union (EU) is gaining momentum, but Armenia has not yet submitted an official application for accession, the European Commission told Izvestia.

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"The ongoing discussions in Armenia demonstrate the attractiveness of the European Union and its values. EU-Armenia relations have never been closer than they are now. The launch of the dialogue on visa liberalization and the €10 million support under the European Peace Facility have demonstrated this," the statement said.

Brussels also promised to discuss the draft law on European integration with Armenian counterparts. Despite the fact that legally the issue of EU membership is not on the agenda yet, Armenia is already moving towards a deeper partnership with the Union.

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