Armenia-EU 2009-2011 Action Plan presented in Yerevan
Secretary of the Armenian Security Council, chairman of the interdepartmental commission for coordination of Armenia's cooperation with European structures Artur Baghdasaryan briefed Tuesday on priorities and main dimensions of the Armenia-EU Action Plan for years 2009-2011.
The Action Plan consists of 195 provisions, 83 of which were proposed by the EU and 112 by the Armenian government.
"The Action Plan envisages 6 major trends. The political trend supposes development of the Armenia-EU political dialogue, specifically simplification of visa system. It also implicates cooperation and joint resistance to challenges," Mr. Baghdasaryan said.
He also informed that reforms in legal system and development of mechanisms between the court and law enforcement bodies and struggle against corruption are envisaged.
"According to the Plan, the republic's infrastructure will be reorganized. Armenia's engagement in international and regional projects as well as strengthening of Armenia-EU energy cooperation," he added.
Reforms in education, science, health care and social sectors are also expected.
"The European Commission offered Armenia and five other post-soviet states the Eastern Partnership initiative, which will bring the Armenia-EU relations to a new level," Baghdasaryan said.
The Action Plan consists of 195 provisions, 83 of which were proposed by the EU and 112 by the Armenian government.
"The Action Plan envisages 6 major trends. The political trend supposes development of the Armenia-EU political dialogue, specifically simplification of visa system. It also implicates cooperation and joint resistance to challenges," Mr. Baghdasaryan said.
He also informed that reforms in legal system and development of mechanisms between the court and law enforcement bodies and struggle against corruption are envisaged.
"According to the Plan, the republic's infrastructure will be reorganized. Armenia's engagement in international and regional projects as well as strengthening of Armenia-EU energy cooperation," he added.
Reforms in education, science, health care and social sectors are also expected.
"The European Commission offered Armenia and five other post-soviet states the Eastern Partnership initiative, which will bring the Armenia-EU relations to a new level," Baghdasaryan said.
