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Alexandr Avanesov

EU reaffirms its strong support for Armenia`s comprehensive political  and economic reform program

EU reaffirms its strong support for Armenia`s comprehensive political  and economic reform program

ArmInfo.Following the 6th meeting of the Armenia-EU Partnership Council, joint press statement was adopted, as reported by the press service of the  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. 

The statement reads as follows:

"The Partnership Council highlighted the strong momentum in the  EU-Armenia relations, reaffirmed their shared values and adopted the  new "Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership", setting  ambitious cooperation priorities and marking a major step in  deepening and advancing bilateral ties.

The two sides noted the importance of the upcoming EU-Armenia Summit  in May 2026 as yet another milestone for further enhancing their  partnership.

The EU welcomed the historic milestone reached between Armenia and  Azerbaijan at the Washington Peace Summit last August, including the  initialling of the Armenia-Azerbaijan "Agreement on Establishment of  Peace and Inter-State Relations." The EU reiterated its strong  support for the further consolidation and institutionalisation of the  peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The two sides highlighted the  humanitarian dimension of reconciliation efforts, and Armenia  expressed its appreciation for increased EU support for demining.

Armenia welcomed the EU's readiness to advance regional connectivity.  Both sides agreed to deepen their cooperation through the EU's Global  Gateway initiative and cross-regional connectivity agenda, in line  with Armenia's 'Crossroads of Peace' initiative.  The EU and Armenia  welcomed the ratification of the CSDP framework participation  agreement, which opens new opportunities for deeper and more active  cooperation in the field of international crisis management missions.   The two sides welcomed the progress in the visa-liberalisation  dialogue. They also welcomed the official handover on 5 November 2025  of the Visa Liberalisation Action Plan as a key milestone on the road  toward visa-free travel.

Both the EU and Armenia reiterated their commitment to human rights,  the rule of law, and democratic values. The EU reaffirmed its  steadfast support for Armenia's comprehensive political and economic  reform agenda and Armenia's efforts to counter hybrid threats.

The Partnership Council reviewed the implementation of the EU-Armenia  Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), noting  Armenia's continued commitment and the progress achieved and  encouraging the pursuit of the ambitious reform agenda. The newly  adopted Strategic Agenda will serve as a catalyst for unlocking the  full potential of CEPA.

The EU and Armenia welcomed progress on the EUR 270 million  Resilience and Growth Plan and discussed further opportunities  available through Global Gateway investments. They also welcomed the  launch of the High-Level Policy Dialogue.

The two sides also discussed ways to scale up the investments in key  strategic areas of the partnership, advance inclusive regional  connectivity, economic diversification and trade, digital and green  transitions, energy security, and climate cooperation. They agreed to  work together to significantly increase and facilitate the  diversification of Armenia's export structure, including the export  of new products to the EU market and to intensify cooperation between  the Energy Community and Armenia. 

The EU took a good note of the adoption by Armenia's parliament of  the law on "launching the accession process of the Republic of  Armenia to the European Union" on 26 March 2025, underlining that  this step demonstrates Armenia's continued commitment to shared  European values and its ambition to deepen integration with the  Union.  The EU reiterated its principled position on Russia's war of  aggression against Ukraine. Both sides welcomed the current efforts  to cease the hostilities in Ukraine and work towards just and lasting  peace.

The Partnership Council was chaired by the Foreign Minister of  Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan. The EU delegation was led by High  Representative Kaja Kallas, joined by Commissioner for Enlargement  Marta Kos."

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