EU and Armenia sign connectivity partnership, strengthen economic  ties and deepen security cooperation

ArmInfo. Today, the European Union and Armenia held their first ever Summit in Yerevan,  reinforcing cooperation in the areas of connectivity, security and  defence, economic development and people-to-people contacts.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: "This first  EU-Armenia Summit elevates our partnership to a new level and sets a  clear direction and agenda for the coming years. At the heart of this  work is our joint commitment to peace and stability in the region.  Going forward, we will also deepen political dialogue, strengthen  economic ties, and work towards a more secure, prosperous, and stable  future. Our cooperation is grounded in common values, a shared vision  for the South Caucasus, and full respect for sovereign choices."

The summit served to take stock of the EU-Armenia relations, as well  as to address broader regional and global challenges, including the  peace agenda and the normalisation of relations in the South  Caucasus.

President von der Leyen, European Council President Costa together  with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan witnessed the signing of the  EU-Armenia Connectivity Partnership, a major step forward in  strengthening transport, energy, and digital links.  Fully aligned  with the EU's Cross-Regional Connectivity Agenda and Armenia's  Crossroad of Peace initiative, it will boost trade, create jobs,  reinforce resilience, and support regional stability. The partnership  will be institutionalised through a High-Level Dialogue on  Connectivity, alongside a High-Level Transport Dialogue, also  launched at the summit.

Additionally, we are boosting economic growth in the country by  launching a Call for Expressions of Interest, inviting companies in  the EU, the European Economic Area, and Armenia to develop strategic  investment projects in the country. The signing of first Letters of  Intent with selected private sector partners in the fields of digital  infrastructure, semiconductor skills, innovation ecosystems, and  private investment mobilisation aim to bring a tangible positive  impact to the country.

The first progress report on Armenia's implementation of the visa  liberalisation action plan was solemnly handed to the Armenians. This  first report acknowledges good progress and provides recommendations  on next steps in its implementation.

In addition, leaders witnessed the initialling of a working  arrangement between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency  (Frontex) and the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs, which will  enhance cooperation on border and migration management, supporting  Armenia in the implementation of the visa liberalisation action plan.

On security and defence, leaders welcomed the establishment of an EU  Partnership Mission in Armenia. Upon the request of Armenia, the EU  will help enhancing Armenia's resilience. Additionally, the Armenian  Armed Forces received the first deliveries of EU assistance under the  European Peace Facility, with a total value of EUR 30 million.

Background

The EU-Armenia partnership is based on the Comprehensive and Enhanced  Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and the Strategic Agenda for the  EU-Armenia Partnership adopted in December 2025. The EUR 270 million  EU Resilience and Growth Plan for Armenia, announced in 2024,  supports Armenia's socio-economic resilience through three pillars:  investing in connectivity and business, bringing Armenia closer to  the EU, and fostering a resilient and inclusive Armenian society.  These frameworks support closer political dialogue, deeper economic  integration, and stronger sectoral collaboration, with a focus on  democratic reforms, trade diversification, energy security, and  digital transformation.