President of the European Council António Costa has described Armenia as a close EU partner as the sides are preparing for their first-ever bilateral summit.

The inaugural EU–Armenia summit will take place on 4-5 May in Yerevan, Costa reminded in a post on X.

“I look forward to meeting with PM Nikol Pashinyan. Armenia is a close EU partner, and we look forward to deepening this relationship. We are united by shared values and a commitment to international law and the rules-based international order,” he said.

The Armenian Prime Minister also mentioned the inaugural summit on X.

“I look forward to welcoming European Council President António Costa and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. We are committed to further strengthening Armenia-EU partnership, guided by our Strategic Agenda,” Pashinyan said.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will represent the EU at the EU-Armenia summit taking place in Yerevan on 4 and 5 May 2026.

Ahead of the summit, President Costa and President von der Leyen will attend the European Political Community meeting, also taking place in Yerevan on 4 May 2026.

The EU-Armenia summit will focus on strengthening bilateral relations in particular connectivity in energy, transport and digital. Leaders will also discuss the progress related to ensuring peace, security, connectivity and prosperity in the South Caucasus, as well as current global challenges.