Armenian, Lithuanian FMs discuss further development of Armenia-EU relations

On September 7, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, who arrived in Vilnius on working visit, met with Linas Linkevičius, Foreign Minister of Lithuania - country holding the European Union presidency.

The ministers discussed the decision of Armenia to join the Customs Union and in that context discussed in detail the development of Armenia-European Union relations.

Edward Nalbandian reaffirmed Armenia's willingness to continue close cooperation with the European Union in different directions, to the extent that would be appropriate for the EU and so that it would not contradict Armenia's decision to join the Customs Union.

The ministers agreed that it is necessary to further enhance Armenia-European Union relations based on the results achieved jointly in recent years, Foreign Ministry’s press service reported.