EU-Armenia CEPA enters into force
It has now been ratified by Armenia, all EU Member States, and the European Parliament.
CEPA provides a framework for the EU and Armenia to work together in a wide range of areas: strengthening democracy, the rule of law and human rights; creating more jobs and business opportunities, improving legislation, public safety, a cleaner environment, as well as better education and opportunities for research.
“The entry into force of our Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement comes at a moment when Armenia faces significant challenges. It sends a strong signal that the EU and Armenia are committed to democratic principles and the rule of law, as well as to a wider reform agenda,” said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell.
“While these are trying times for Armenia, the European Union continues to stand by the Armenian people,” noted EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi.
CEPA was signed in November 2017, and the majority of the provisions came into force on 1 January 2018.
It has now been ratified by Armenia, all EU Member States, and the European Parliament.
CEPA provides a framework for the EU and Armenia to work together in a wide range of areas: strengthening democracy, the rule of law and human rights; creating more jobs and business opportunities, improving legislation, public safety, a cleaner environment, as well as better education and opportunities for research.
“The entry into force of our Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement comes at a moment when Armenia faces significant challenges. It sends a strong signal that the EU and Armenia are committed to democratic principles and the rule of law, as well as to a wider reform agenda,” said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell.
“While these are trying times for Armenia, the European Union continues to stand by the Armenian people,” noted EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi.
CEPA was signed in November 2017, and the majority of the provisions came into force on 1 January 2018.