EU experts and Armenian officials discuss implementation of EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement

On 4 July, representatives from the EU Delegation, the National Assembly and the Government of the Republic of Armenia gathered at a workshop to discuss the implementation of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

This joint workshop brought together around 70 participants and aimed to accelerate the effectiveness of the CEPA implementation process, and to re-centre CEPA as a tool for transforming society and improving the life of citizens.

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan said that, “in view of the new partnership agenda and the Resilience and Growth Plan, which identifies priorities on economic development, security and resilience, Armenia stands steady in the path of reforms, cooperating closely with the European Union.”

“CEPA is, first and foremost, an expression of our understanding of sustainable development, grounded in our shared values with Europe. The success of the CEPA Agreement will be gauged by the tangible impact of reforms on the lives of citizens,” said Grigoryan.

EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos highlighted the role of CEPA as a roadmap for the EU partnership with Armenia, aimed at delivering sustainable reforms for the benefit of citizens and businesses. 

“This partnership reflects a mutual perspective and ambition: of Armenia as a resilient, democratic state deepening its ties with the European Union, and of the European Union as a reliable partner,” said Maragos.

The workshop was organised under the initiative of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for European Integration, chaired by Arman Yeghoyan. The EU experts were led by Meglena Kuneva, former EU Commissioner for Consumer Affairs and former Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria.

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