Armen Gevorgyan attends AER annual forum in Istanbul

Deputy Prime Minister, Territorial Administration Minister Armen Gevorgyan today attended the annual forum of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in Istanbul. As part of the forum, A. Gevorgyan had a range of bilateral meetings, Territorial Administration Ministry press office said.

During his meeting with President of AER Michele Saban, A. Gevorgyan thanked him for the invitation and organization of Armenia’s membership to AER. The parties expressed confidence that Armenia’s membership to the Assembly will boost expansion of cooperation. The interlocutors also discussed possibilities of implementing joint programs, holding some AER events in Armenia.

Armen Gevorgyan also met with Dirk Ahner, European Commission Director General, Directorate General for Regional Policy. The parties stressed that Eastern Partnership Program raised the level of European Union-Armenia relations. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked European Union experts for their support for development of Armenia’s territorial development concept.

A. Gevorgyan’s meeting with Peter Straub, President of the State Parliament of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, addressed high level of political dialogue between Armenia and Germany, cooperation in different spheres. The interlocutors agreed that Armenia and Germany can also cooperate within the Assembly of European Regions. The parties reached an agreement to organize mutual visits.