November 7, 2008 - 16:13 AMT
European Commission to help Armenia-EU action plan implementation
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met in Brussels with President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso to discuss some regional issues and creation of alternative routes.

"We are willing to render Armenia political and financial assistance for implementation of the European Neighborhood Policy action plan," Mr. Barroso said after talks with the Armenian leader.

"Caucasus is a vital region for Europe and we will try to make words and deeds never vary," he said, adding that political dialog between Yerevan and Ankara can help establishment of security in the region and settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

For his part, President Sargsyan emphasized that Armenia wants to strengthen ties with Europe, what will help resolve the existing problems, the RA leader's press office reported.