The European Union plans to build three border crossing points in Armenia, with demining set to be the first prerequisite for implementing the projects, Armenpress reports.
Speaking to reporters in Yerevan during the presentation of a modern demining machine donated by the EU to Armenia, EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos said the equipment would support both public safety and infrastructure development.
“Connectivity projects require clearing the areas through which they will pass,” Maragos said. “As you know, we have already committed to building three border crossing points and are now working on the details of that project. Demining will be the first essential step to allow these important construction works to move forward.”
The ambassador did not specify the locations where the border crossing points are planned.
Maragos stressed that the European Union continues to deepen cooperation with Armenia by investing in both security and infrastructure.
“We are working to strengthen relations between the EU and Armenia, and this is already bringing tangible benefits to the Armenian people,” he said. “The European Union has invested in the security of conflict-affected communities through various programs, as well as through the activities of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA). Now we are also investing in saving lives by cooperating with the Armenian Humanitarian Demining and Expertise Center.”
According to Maragos, the demining machine donated to Armenia was manufactured in Croatia and represents a concrete expression of solidarity by European taxpayers with Armenia.
