Great Britain views Armenia as a valuable and long-term partner, UK Minister for Europe said.
As David Lidington stated at a joint briefing with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, London believes that any European country meeting EU standards can join the Union.
In this context, Mr. Lidington expressed satisfaction over Armenia’s progress in cooperation with EU and NATO, as well as Yerevan’s assistance to peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan.
The UK official, who’s on his first visit to Armenia, noted Armenia’s appreciation of the English language and culture.
The official also spoke of the plans to launch a trade mission in Armenia in early 2013.
