EU does not impose an aspiration for Eurostructure membership upon South Caucasus states

PanARMENIAN.Net - "Eastern Partnership initiative stipulates for economic collaboration, creation of free trade zone for Eastern Partnership member states, facilitation of visa regime and preparations for signing agreements on EU associated membership," Polish Ambassador to Armenia Tomash Knotkhe told a news conference in Yerevan. He reminded European neighborhood policy promotes intensification and development of bilateral relations between EU and Eastern Partnership member states.



"Suggestions of EU are optional for countries to use. These suggestions have no obligatory character," he said, adding that European neighborhood program was initiated based on EU's wish to provide security at European borders.



The Polish diplomat did not preclude the possibility of South Caucasian states being granted EU membership, adding, "To become a part of EU, should bring their laws and economy into compliance with EU standards."



"Still, Currently South Caucasian states do not seek EU membership. EU does not impose an aspiration for Eurostructure membership upon South Caucasus states. We're just providing the possibility and it's for the country itself to decide on the way to use it," Tomash Knothe concluded.