Nikol Pashinyan and Roberta Metsola discussed the development of Armenia-EU ties
The parties touched upon issues of regional transport connectivity and two-year trade preferences for Yerevan.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a meeting with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Brussels. The parties focused on deepening the partnership between Yerevan and the EU, as well as regional developments and projects to ensure transport connectivity, as reported by the Public Radio of Armenia.
Roberta Metsola welcomed the visit of the head of the Armenian government to the European Parliament and emphasized the importance of an active dialogue for the consistent advancement of the bilateral agenda. She assured that the legislative body will continue close cooperation with Yerevan to implement joint initiatives.
Nikol Pashinyan noted that the busy agenda and recent high-level events confirm the strength of contacts with European institutions. The Prime Minister called the European Parliament a consistent supporter of bringing the sides closer and emphasized that the Armenian government values its constant support.
During the talks, Pashinyan also highlighted the importance of the European Parliament's position regarding the provision of trade preferences to Armenia for a period of two years.
At the end of the meeting, an exchange of commemorative gifts took place. Nikol Pashinyan presented Roberta Metsola with a miniature copy of the monument to the Armenian alphabet titled "Rooted Literacy — The Power of Dialogue," which was previously gifted to the European Parliament. In turn, Metsola presented the head of the Armenian government with a bronze commemorative medal of the European Parliament.