The first-ever EU-Armenia Summit will take place on 4-5 May, in Yerevan. This marks a significant step forward in their relations, reaffirming the European Union's strong commitment to Armenia's sovereignty, resilience and reform agenda.
The summit will bring together President Ursula von der Leyen and President António Costa, representing the European Union, and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, representing Armenia. EU High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas will also participate.
At the summit, leaders will review recent progress in bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation, particularly in the areas of economy, connectivity and security. They will also discuss joint efforts to enhance stability and sustainable growth in the South Caucasus. The agenda will also cover regional and global developments, including 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, digital as well as people-to-people contacts, with dedicated high-level dialogues on connectivity and transport. This will be complemented by initiatives to mobilise private EU investment in Armenia.
Both sides will take concrete steps to deepen security and defence cooperation, including through the establishment of the new EU Partnership Mission in Armenia.
Finally, leaders will witness the initialling of a working arrangement between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (‘Frontex') and the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The first ever EU-Armenia summit demonstrates the tangible benefits of the EU-Armenia cooperation and EU's commitment to promoting peace and prosperity in the South Caucasus.
A joint press conference by the leaders is expected following the Summit.
