Armenia interested in expanding relations with EU in transport, energy, economic diversification - PM

YEREVAN. Oct 26 (Interfax) - Armenia is interested in deepening and expanding relations with the European Union, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a meeting with Director-General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations in the European Commission Gert Jan Koopman in Yerevan on Monday.

"Pashinyan has noted the importance of the continuous development of relations between Armenia and the European Union and stressed that the sides have been actively developing their partnership in every area possible. He has also noted the Armenian government's interest in deepening and expanding relations in the fields of transport, energy and digitalization, as well as in diversification and higher resilience of the economy," the government press service said.

Pashinyan noted the importance of the EU's support, which encourages Armenian exports, and the implementation of programs developing technical capabilities needed by Armenian manufacturers and exporters.

Koopman said, for his part, that the EU welcomed the ambitious reform agenda of the Armenian government and was ready to consistently support the process by expanding cooperation in all areas, where it could foster the sustainable development of Armenia.