Ušakovs: EU membership for Armenia requires time and reforms

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-EU Parliamentary Partnership Committee member Nils Ušakovs addressed Armenia’s EU membership prospects during a press conference following the committee's fourth meeting.

He emphasized that the process requires time and necessary reforms, according to Auroranews.am.

"It is evident that Armenia will not join the European Union this year or next. This process requires time and effort. However, any reform Armenia undertakes on its path to EU membership will strengthen the country. Eventually, it will reach the position it aspires to," Ušakovs stated.

He added that the ongoing reforms would reinforce the country, enabling it to make more confident decisions for the future. On February 12, Armenia’s National Assembly approved a bill in its first reading to launch the EU accession process. The Armenian government had endorsed the proposal on January 9, following an initiative by the Eurovote civil movement. The bill will be further discussed in parliament.