Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset has arrived in Armenia to participate in the 8th European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Yerevan.

The government said in a press release that Secretary General Berset was welcomed at Zvartnots Airport by Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan.

The 8th Summit of the European Political Community will take place on May 4, 2026, under the motto “Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe.” The summit will bring together European leaders and heads of international organizations at a pivotal moment in shaping and strengthening Europe’s collective path. It will serve as an inclusive forum for open dialogue, strategic coordination, and shared reflection on Europe’s priorities, fostering collaboration, mutual understanding, and tangible initiatives to support a more resilient and forward-looking continent.

The summit will be co-chaired by Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and António Costa, President of the European Council. Nearly fifty heads of state and government have been invited to take part in this eighth meeting of the European Political Community.