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A delegation of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, led by its Chair David McAllister (EPP, DE), visited Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia on 22-26 May.
The MEPs met with the authorities, opposition and civil society in the three countries to assess relations with the EU,
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending this press conference tonight.
This week, 8 Members of the European Parliament, representing all of the 6 largest political groups in Parliament are visiting Azerbaijan, Georgia and finally, Armenia.
We are very happy to be in Armenia today.
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending this press conference today.
We are very happy to be visiting Georgia, yesterday and today. This is my first visit to the South Caucasus since my election as Chair of the Foreign Affairs committee of the European