Armenia hopeful for fast conclusion of RA-EU free trade agreementMay 26, 2010 - 17:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his working visit to Brussels, Armenian President met with EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht. RA-EU free trade agreement conclusion was discussed at the meeting. “Armenia is interested to sign an agreement guaranteeing entrance to European market. RA has been WTO member since 2003, with serious reforms implemented in trade sphere to bring it into conformity with European Commission standards,” Serzh Sargsyan emphasized. Armenian leader expressed hope for EU Trade Commissioner’s assistance in agreement conclusion process, presidential press service reported.
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