EU ATTACHES SPECIAL IMPORTANCE TO EAST PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE, PETER SEMNEBY
“The European Union attaches special importance to the East Partnership initiative,” EU special representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby told journalists in Baku on Tuesday.
He pointed out that the initiative means further strengthening of the European Neighborhood policy and that the European Union seeks closer cooperation with countries of the region.
Mr. Semneby also said that during his meetings with Azerbaijani officials, not only they discussed prospects of the country`s relations with the European Union but also exchanged views on such issues as establishment of free trade zones and easing visa regimes.
Touching upon the Karabakh issue, he described the Moscow declaration signed by the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia as a move forward, adding the European Union supports OSCE Minsk group mediation efforts, as well.
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