Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has outlined Yerevan’s expanding diplomatic agenda with the European Union and France during a visit to Paris, highlighting ongoing efforts to deepen regional connectivity and advance peace-related processes in the South Caucasus.
During a meeting in Paris with heads of Armenian diplomatic missions accredited to European countries and institutions, Mirzoyan focused on developing Armenia–EU relations and strengthening bilateral cooperation with European states.
Discussions also covered ongoing initiatives, current programmes and future prospects aimed at expanding political and economic engagement.
The Foreign Minister presented updates on regional transport and economic infrastructure projects involving Armenia, emphasising cooperation with international partners to build broader connectivity networks.
The talks also addressed Armenia’s relations with neighbouring countries, including steps towards the institutionalisation of peace with Azerbaijan. Regional and international developments, as well as emerging challenges, were also discussed.
Mirzoyan announced that Armenia is expected to sign a strategic partnership document with France within a week.
He also referred to upcoming major events, including the European Political Community summit and the Armenia- European Union summit in Yerevan on 4- 6 May, alongside the Yerevan Dialogue forum, where security, energy, economic resilience and democratic stability will be discussed.
Speaking to AnewZ, Tural Ganjali, Member of Parliament of Azerbaijan, said Armenia is simultaneously “preparing for a high-level summit in Yerevan next week, and engaging in normalisation talks with Azerbaijan,” reflecting a broader diplomatic acceleration in the region.
He added that the EU-Armenia summit will focus on “energy, transport, digital connectivity, and also addressing overall peace and security in the region and prosperity in the South Caucasus.”
The guest noted that Armenia has become a space where “interests of very important players such as European Union, United States, Russia, Iran, and several others are coinciding and sometimes clashing against each other.”
He warned that Armenia’s Western integration may create geopolitical friction.
“There is a risk of Armenia's rapprochement with the European Union because Armenia's other important ally, Russia, sees this with skepticism.”
Border delimitation and regional cooperation
The analyst highlighted that ongoing meetings and visits to sensitive border areas demonstrate progress in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations:
“Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives already have visited sensitive border lands… which is very important and positive.”
He added that such steps are part of a broader effort toward stabilisation and practical cooperation.
The developments reflect a rapidly evolving South Caucasus landscape, where Armenia’s deepening EU engagement, preparations for major summits, and ongoing normalisation talks with Azerbaijan are unfolding alongside wider geopolitical competition involving regional and global actors.
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