October 28, 2009 - 17:30 AMT
Peter Semneby attached significance to implementing "Eastern Partnership" program in Armenia
October 28 deputy foreign ministers of Armenia Karine Ghazinyan and Arman Kirakosyan met with the EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby. During the meeting, the Armenian side stressed that Armenia-EU relations continue to develop both in multilateral and bilateral format.

Karine Ghazinyan presented the steps Armenia taken within the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy, adding that the program will promote cooperation between Turkey and the EU.

The parties also stressed importance of developing associated agreements, signing of a comprehensive agreement on free trade and simplification of the entry visa process.

At the request of the European side, Arman Kirakosyan presented the current status of the Karabakh settlement, as well as recent developments in the Armenian-Turkish relations, press office of the foreign ministry of Armenia reports.