EU-Armenia Action Plan Will Lead the Republic to Qualitatively New Level

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian, Azeri and Georgian FMs held a news conference in Brussels yesterday. During the event, led by EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner, the Armenian and Azeri FMs were predisposed well towards each other. In any case, their comments differed strongly from those made public during previous similar meetings. In their prior comments both Ministers appreciated the Action Plans within the ENP. Answering a question, whether their comments seeming friendly mean anything in the light of the talks over the Nagorno Karabakh conflict starting today, Vartan Oskanian said, "We do not know what may happen tomorrow. There is a logical proposal on the bargaining table, there are interesting ideas, talks should be held and the necessary will should be displayed. This is what today's statement expressed." In the opinion of Azeri FM Mammadyarov, "the issue should be considered within the context that time pushed us forward, mutual understanding has enhanced, it is necessary to move away from a stalemate point." "In this case I believe we have good opportunities," Mammadyarov said.



Speaking of the Action Plan within the ENP, Oskanian remarked, "New quality is attributed to our relations. It is a rather large document, which comprises new opportunities. It is necessary to concentrate and implement it in the best manner." "We want to fully use it, as it will really lead Armenia to a qualitatively new level both in political and economic respects," reports RFE/RL.