Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced the successful conclusion of negotiations with the European Union on a new Partnership Agenda following the official visit of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to Yerevan.
"Armenia–EU relations have never been as comprehensive and close as they are now," - Armenian FM stated in his post on X.
Mirzoyan also annouced about a launch of 'inaugural security and defence consultations.' He noted that during the meeting with Kallas they highlighted the activities of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMA) and discussed providing aid to Armenia under the European Peace Facility.
“I am pleased to announce that Armenia and the EU have successfully concluded negotiations on the new Partnership Agenda,” Armenian media reported, citing Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan during a joint press conference with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
“This ambitious document will expand and deepen the Armenia–EU bilateral agenda by introducing new areas of cooperation,” Mirzoyan added. “It will also support the effective implementation of the Armenia–EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement.”
Speaking at the press-conference, Kaja Kallas welcomed Armenia's readiness to deepen the partnership. "I am pleased to announce the political agreement between negotiators of the New Partnership Agenda, which identifies priorities on economic development, security and resilence. To back this up, the EU is providing €270 million (about $320 million) for Armenia's Resilence and Growth Plan for the period of 2024 to 2027. This provides support to businesses, improves connectivity between Armenia and EU as well as to contributes to reform efforts."
Beyond economic cooperation, the EU also supports the Visa Liberalisation Dialogue to strengthen people-to-people contacts.
“I am pleased to announce that the Commission has adopted the proposal for a Visa Liberalisation Action Plan. Once all conditions are met and the process is completed, it will bring Armenia and the rest of Europe closer together,” said Kallas.
During the visit Kallas and Mirzoyan signed the Framework Participation Agreement on crisis management, enabling Armenia to contribute to EU missions globally.
Mirzoyan described the agreement as a vivid example of mutual readiness to expand the partnership between Armenia and the EU, adding that it “showcases Armenia’s readiness to make a constructive contribution to global security and to establishing stability and peace around the world.”
They also discussed the relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
"The EU continues to strongly support the normalisation of the relations between the two countries based on respect, territorial integrity and inviolability of borders. There are no alternative to these three principles. We are pleased and encounraged with the progress of the bilateral normalisatoin track because better relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan can open the way for lasting peace in the region," the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy stated.
Earlier this year Armenia adopted a law to launch EU accession process.
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