EU deepens cooperation with Armenia in justice, freedom and security

PanARMENIAN.Net - RA National Security Council Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan October 7received a delegation headed by Luigi Sorek, head of the Department of External Relations of the European Commission's Directorate General for Justice, Freedom and Security. The meeting was also attended by the Head of Delegation of European Commission in Armenia, Ambassador Raul de Lutsenberg. 



The officials discussed establishment of a subcommittee on justice, freedom and security at the Committee on Cooperation of Armenia-European Union (EU), which will assist in deepening the Armenia - the EU dialogue in these spheres. 



At the suggestion of Artur Baghdasaryan, it was decided to develop a working program of the subcommittee with a schedule for appropriate actions. 



During the conversation the sides also discussed issues of border control and a more simplified system of visa regime between Armenia and the EU countries. 



The two sides touched upon the Armenia-EU cooperation in the framework of the "Eastern Partnership" and on the whole praised the level of cooperation between Armenia and the European Union, press service of the NSS of RA reports.