A negotiating group formed on EU air transport deal in accordance to PM Karen Karapetyan’s decision
A negotiating group has been formed in accordance to Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s decision with the purpose of negotiating with the EU over the comprehensive air transport agreement. Sergey Avetisyan, head of the General Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia is charged with leading the negotiations group.
On 1 December 2016 the European Council adopted a mandate that will allow the European Commission to start negotiations on a comprehensive air transport agreement with Armenia.
Comprehensive EU-level aviation agreements aim to increase Europe’s international connectivity, ensure a high-quality service and more choice for the passengers, and boost the international competitiveness of the EU’s aviation industry.
The agreement with Armenia will take the form of a Common Aviation Area Agreement, since Armenia is one of the countries with which the EU is creating closer ties under its neighbourhood policy
