The European Union and Armenia have held their first-ever summit in Yerevan, marking a new stage in bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation across key areas, APA reports.
The summit focused on connectivity, security and defence, economic development, and people-to-people contacts, while also addressing broader regional and global challenges, including the peace agenda and normalization processes in the South Caucasus.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the meeting elevates EU–Armenia relations to a new level and sets a clear direction for future cooperation, emphasizing a shared commitment to peace, stability, and deeper political and economic ties.
During the summit, Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan witnessed the signing of the EU–Armenia Connectivity Partnership. The agreement aims to strengthen transport, energy, and digital links, boost trade, create jobs, and enhance regional stability. It will be supported by new high-level dialogues on connectivity and transport.
In addition, a Call for Expressions of Interest was launched to attract strategic investments from companies in the EU, the European Economic Area, and Armenia. Initial agreements were signed with private sector partners in areas such as digital infrastructure, semiconductor skills, innovation ecosystems, and investment mobilization.
The first progress report on Armenia’s implementation of the visa liberalization action plan was also presented, noting positive developments and outlining further steps. Leaders also witnessed the initialling of a working arrangement between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs to enhance cooperation on border and migration management.
On security and defence, the sides welcomed the establishment of an EU Partnership Mission in Armenia. The European Union will also support strengthening Armenia’s resilience, including through assistance worth €30 million provided under the European Peace Facility.
The EU–Armenia partnership is based on the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the Strategic Agenda adopted in December 2025. Additionally, the €270 million EU Resilience and Growth Plan for Armenia, announced in 2024, aims to support the country’s socio-economic development, strengthen connectivity and business, bring Armenia closer to the EU, and promote a resilient and inclusive society.
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