EU envoy pledges to step up ratification of CEPA

The head of the EU Delegation to Armenia on Tuesday hailed the success in the recent civic disobedience campaign in the country, promising a more intensive process towards the ratification of CEPA (Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement.

According to Ambassador Piotr Switalski, the developments gave a clear understanding that the country attaches a real importance to democracy, rule of law, and fight against corruption. The diplomat expressed their mission's support to the universal values, as well as willingness to assist the country in ovecoming the current political crisis.

In his words, the 11-day campaign proved that the Armenian citizens appreciate the values underlying the agreement. The diplomat added that they now have a “very ambitious project” to work on.

He also pledged further efforts by the Union towards stepping up the mutual cooperation.