Armenia has been and remains important partner for EU – Poland’s Ambassador

YEREVAN. – Armenia has been and remains an important partner for EU, Poland’s Ambassador Zdzisław Raczyński said.

The diplomat noted that initialing of the Association Agreement at this stage is impossible given the decision to join Customs Union. Therefore, the sides should seek other platforms for cooperation.

Ambassador Raczyński believes the decision on Customs Union has been economically calculated beforehand.

“I do not know what benefits Armenia will get from joining Customs Union, but I believe tat the decision was balanced and calculated,” he emphasized.

According to assessment of Polish experts, the Association Agreement would have brought Armenia annual income of €150 million, he said.

Ambassador said it is better not to jump to a conclusion and wait until Armenia joins the Customs Union. According to him, last year GDP growth was 7%. If the next year’s growth reaches 9.5%, this would mean that joining Customs Union is profitable.