Armenia’s Foreign Minister welcomes EU visa liberalization dialogue

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22.07.2024, 13:06

Foreign Minister of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, has welcomed the European Union's decision to begin a dialogue on visa liberalization with Armenia

Armenia’s Foreign Minister welcomes EU visa liberalization dialogue

YEREVAN, July 22. /ARKA/. Foreign Minister of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, has welcomed the European Union's decision to begin a dialogue on visa liberalization with Armenia.

"We welcome the historic decisions made by the EU at the level of foreign ministers, providing Armenia with support through the European Peace Facility and starting a dialogue on visa liberalization," Mirzoyan stated in response to the recent decisions by the EU Foreign Affairs Council.

He emphasized that these decisions mark a significant milestone in the Armenia-EU partnership. "This partnership is deepening based on shared values and principles, as well as a vision for stability, peace, and prosperity," Mirzoyan added.

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