For the speaker of the Saeima of Latvia, Daiga Mierinja, it is clear that Armenia is following the same path as democratic countries, he expressed such a position during the panel discussion in Yerevan titled "Together for Peace and Democracy". Mierinja noted that Latvia has been a member of the EU for more than 20 years. "Looking back, we see that we made far-reaching and correct decisions," he said. The speaker of the parliament added that today see the results of the decision.
"No one doubts these results, these decisions. These decisions are important for your country as well, because this will be a decisive moment, a decision towards integration with the EU. Years later, you will look back at the decisions that you will make today and see the future more clearly. It is clear that you want to follow the same path as the democratic countries. This is very important not only for you, but also for others ", he said. The speaker of the Latvian parliament emphasized that being in Europe offers many opportunities. Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to be part of the EU market, and many other opportunities will be created. "It is worth working for them and paving this way," he said wishing Armenia success on the way to democracy.
On January 9, the Armenian government approved the draft law "On the initiation of the accession process of the Republic of Armenia to the European Union". The project will be discussed in the Armenian parliament in the near future.