EU ready to invest in regional connectivity in line with Armenia’s Crossroads

Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, has reaffirmed that the EU is determined to strengthen its cooperation with Armenia and its commitment to peace and stability in the region.

“My first visit to Armenia, and certainly not the last, came ahead of the first EU – Armenia Summit in May 2026,” he told Armenpress in an exclusive interview in Yerevan on March 12.

“It shows that the European Union is determined to strengthen its cooperation with Armenia and its commitment to peace, stability and regional cooperation in the South Caucasus. An important part of this is the progress made in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process. The EU stands ready to continue supporting these efforts, including through investments in regional connectivity in line with Armenia’s “Crossroads of Peace” initiative. Our cooperation is also growing in practical economic areas. The EU and Armenia are implementing the €270 million Resilience and Growth Plan, which supports reforms and strengthens Armenia’s economy and resilience. Through initiatives such as Global Gateway, we are also exploring further investments in regional connectivity, economic diversification, digital and green transitions, energy security and climate cooperation,” the Commissioner added.

At the same time, the Commissioner said that the EU is working to expand Armenia’s trade opportunities and help Armenian businesses benefit more from access to the EU market of around 450 million consumers. “This can open new possibilities for Armenian exports, investment and economic growth,” Brunner said.

The EU Commissioner visited Armenia on March 12 and held talks with PM Nikol Pashinyan and Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan amid the ongoing EU-Armenia visa liberalization dialogue.