YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 20, ARMENPRESS. On February 20, the work of the European Union observation mission in Armenia started, the official opening ceremony was held, ARMENPRESS reports MP Arsen Torosyan wrote on his "Facebook" page.

"The operational headquarters of the mission will be located in the town of Yeghegnadzor, Vayots Dzor.

At the official opening ceremony, Stefano Tomat, the Civilian Operations Commander of the European External Action Service of the EU, Markus Ritter, Head of the European Union Mission in Armenia, Armen Grigiryan, secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, the deputy head of the EU delegation delivered speeches, emphasizing the importance of the mission in establishing peace in the region and helping our citizens living in border areas from the point of view of well-being and security," said Arsen Torosyan.