The EU and Armenia strengthen their ties at their first summit held in Yerevan

The first EU-Armenia Summit will take place on 4 and 5 May in Yerevan. This meeting marks a significant step forward in their relations and reaffirms the European Union’s firm commitment to Armenia’s sovereignty, resilience and reform agenda. 

The summit will bring together President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister António Costa, representing the European Union, and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, representing Armenia. The EU High Representative and Vice-President, Kaja Kallas, will also take part. 

At the summit, the leaders will review recent progress in bilateral relations andstrengthen cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, connectivity and security. They will also discuss joint efforts to enhance stability and sustainable growth in the South Caucasus. The agenda will also include regional and global developments, such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East.  

Key outcomes of the summit will include the launch of an EU-Armenia Connectivity Partnership, covering cooperation on transport, energy, digitalisation and people-to-people contacts, with specific high-level dialogues on connectivity and transport. This will be complemented by initiatives to mobilise private investment from the EU in Armenia. 

Both sides will take concrete steps to deepen cooperation on security and defence, including through the establishment of the new EU Partnership Mission in Armenia.  

Finally, the leaders will witness the initial signing of a cooperation agreement between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) and the Armenian Ministry of the Interior.  

The first-ever EU-Armenia summit demonstrates the tangible benefits of cooperation between the EU and Armenia and the EU’s commitment to promoting peace and prosperity in the South Caucasus. 

A joint press conference by the leaders is scheduled to take place after the summit. 

More information: European Commission.