Armenia's relations with the European Union are historically at their highest level, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said. He added that in 2026, Armenia must intensify its efforts toward EU membership.
"I want to state clearly and unequivocally that the relations between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union have never been as comprehensive and close as they are now," Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a parliamentary committee hearing on the 2026 state budget bill.
"This is evidenced by the content of the Armenia-EU political dialogue, as well as the high-level reciprocal visits and agreements reached throughout 2025," he added.
FM Mirzoyan emphasized that a significant and cornerstone event is the law passed by the National Assembly, which marks the beginning of Armenia's process of accession to the European Union.
“This policy is imperative for the Government, and especially for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We must intensify our efforts towards membership in 2026. Armenia aspires to join the family of democratic, developing, and prosperous countries,” the FM said.
At the same time, he added that Armenia will continue its balanced and balancing foreign policy.
The visa liberalization process between Armenia and the European Union is progressing quite quickly, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said.
"The process is progressing quite quickly, faster than it has in the case of many other countries. And I hope that in the near future, we will see an agreed-upon plan of action, after which we will just need to complete the necessary work to achieve visa liberalization," the Armenian foreign minister said at a parliamentary committee hearing on the 2026 budget bill.
