Inaugural Armenia-EU Summit in Yerevan set to boost ties

The inaugural Armenia–EU Summit will be held in Yerevan on May 4–5, 2026, with the Republic of Armenia represented by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the European Union represented by European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, in a press release, stated that ahead of the summit, Presidents Costa and von der Leyen will also participate in the 8th Summit of the European Political Community, taking place in Yerevan on May 4, 2026.

The Armenia–EU Summit will focus on strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in areas related to the economy, energy, transport, digital development, and people-to-people exchanges. The leaders will also discuss progress in ensuring peace, security, connectivity, and prosperity in the South Caucasus, as well as current global challenges.

The summit reflects the unprecedented dynamics of the Armenia–EU partnership in recent years. EU’s relations with Armenia are based on the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which entered into force in 2021, and the Armenia–EU Partnership Strategic Agenda, adopted during the Armenia–EU Partnership Council meeting in December 2025 with the participation of Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.

The European Union remains a key partner for Armenia in advancing its reform agenda, as well as in trade and investment.

Within the framework of CEPA, Armenia continues to implement a comprehensive reform agenda based on democracy, transparency, and the rule of law. This includes efforts to combat corruption, reform the judiciary, increase accountability to citizens, and ensure equal economic, labor, and social opportunities for all.

In September 2024, Armenia and the EU launched a visa liberalization dialogue aimed at establishing a visa-free travel regime for Armenian citizens within the European Union.

On July 14, 2025, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to reaffirm and advance the growing Armenia–EU partnership. Overall, 2025 was marked by strong dynamics in Armenia–EU political dialogue, high-level exchanges, and deepening of the partnership.

In August 2025, the EU welcomed the initialing of the Peace Agreement and the signing of the Declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The EU stands ready to support the development of inclusive regional connectivity and the full opening of communications in the region through investments, in favor of lasting peace and stability.