The European Union has launched a new Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) to strengthen the country's resilience against hybrid threats, the Council of the European Union said, APA reports.
According to the Council, the civilian advisory mission, operating under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), will support the Armenian authorities in enhancing their capacity to address evolving security challenges.
Officially established on April 21, the mission will focus on strengthening Armenia's capacity to counter cyber threats, foreign information manipulation and interference, as well as illicit financial flows.
The mission will provide strategic advice, technical expertise, and institutional capacity-building support to various Armenian state institutions. In addition, a dedicated project cell will be established to implement specific initiatives under the mission's mandate, with activities to be closely coordinated with international partners.
It was noted that EUPM Armenia will have an advisory mandate only and will not participate in the Armenian authorities' decision-making processes.
The mission's initial mandate is set for two years, and its core staff will consist of experts seconded by European Union member states.
Romanian diplomat Cosmin George Dinescu was appointed Head of Mission on June 11, 2026. He previously served as the first Head of the European Union Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said that last week the European Union presented a broad package of economic and political support to help strengthen Armenia's resilience against Russian pressure.
"Today, the EU's new mission begins its work. EU experts will assist the Armenian authorities in countering cyber threats, disinformation, and illicit financial flows. The European Union is the strongest supporter of a resilient and independent Armenia and supports the Armenian people's right to choose their own future. We will not allow Armenia to face external pressure alone," Kallas stressed.
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EU foreign ministers are expected to approve the establishment of a new partnership mission for Armenia during a meeting in Brussels, Armenpress reports.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said the ministers would agree on launching the new mission.
According to Kallas, the mission's primary objective will be to support Armenia in addressing alleged hybrid threats, as well as countering foreign information manipulation and interference.
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