Italian chamber of deputies ratifies agreement between Armenia and European Union
06.08.2020,
11:02
The Chamber of Deputies of the Italian parliament unanimously voted to ratify the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Armenia and the European Union, the Armenian Embassy in Italy said.
YEREVAN, August 6. /ARКА/. The Chamber of Deputies of the Italian parliament unanimously voted to ratify the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Armenia and the European Union, the Armenian Embassy in Italy said.
It said the agreement was backed by 414 deputies. In the near future, it will be submitted for signature to the President of Italy.
CEPA was signed on November 24, 2017. After ratification by the Armenian parliament on April 11, 2018, the document came partially into force on June 1, 2018.
Armenia is the only member country of the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union to sign CEPA with the European Union. The agreement will fully enter into force upon ratification by all 28 EU member states and Armenia. Currently, the document has been ratified by 22 EU member states.
The objectives of the agreement is to strengthen dialogue between Armenia and EU in all areas of mutual interest by developing close relations, supporting the strengthening of democracy and political, economic and institutional stability in Armenia, as well as expanding cooperation in trade.
The treaty, in particular, covers such areas as justice, security, economics, agriculture, the environment, social policy, health care, migration issues, education and science. -0-
It said the agreement was backed by 414 deputies. In the near future, it will be submitted for signature to the President of Italy.
CEPA was signed on November 24, 2017. After ratification by the Armenian parliament on April 11, 2018, the document came partially into force on June 1, 2018.
Armenia is the only member country of the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union to sign CEPA with the European Union. The agreement will fully enter into force upon ratification by all 28 EU member states and Armenia. Currently, the document has been ratified by 22 EU member states.
The objectives of the agreement is to strengthen dialogue between Armenia and EU in all areas of mutual interest by developing close relations, supporting the strengthening of democracy and political, economic and institutional stability in Armenia, as well as expanding cooperation in trade.
The treaty, in particular, covers such areas as justice, security, economics, agriculture, the environment, social policy, health care, migration issues, education and science. -0-
