May 13, 2014 | 00:37
YEREVAN. – Armenia can combine the development of close relations with European Union and participation in the Russia-led Customs Union, French President Francois Hollande told the reporters on Monday, Armenian News-NEWS.am reports.
Hollande, who is on state visit in Yerevan, participated in the Armenian-French business forum. The President of France stressed that it is possible to find the model, which will allow Armenia to sign Association Agreement with European Union and at the same time join the Customs Union. However, that model should be developed exclusively for Armenia, Hollande added.
“Armenia can combined the relationship with EU and participation in Russia’s Customs Union. For me, it is not a problem. We need to work on the possibilities,” President Hollande added.
Speaking on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, Francois Hollande said that it is necessary to make efforts to find a “global” solution of the problem.
“Today, we are celebrating 20 years of ceasefire. 20 years is a very long period. We, OSCE Minsk Group co-chair countries, should work towards a final solution and that is why yesterday I was in Azerbaijan and today I am in Armenia,” President Hollande added.