July 2, 2026
“Visa liberalization just needs some reform steps, if it is completed, you will choose the finish line,” European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said today during a joint press conference with Pashinyan in the RA Government, referring to the terms of the visa liberalization process.
He mentioned that Armenia is the only partner country that is currently in an active visa liberalization dialogue with the EU. According to him, this already shows the level of RA-EU partnership.
“We published a progress action plan report in April, we know that you are committed to that agenda, we thank you for that, it is impressive to see that progress, and we know how important it is for the Armenian people. A new evaluation mission will arrive this fall to assess progress and progress.
This is a process that is guided by the conquest of certain elements. You are on a good path, you are working, I know it, after meeting all the necessary elements, we can go to the visa-free regime. It’s just that some reform steps are needed, if it ends, you will choose the finish line,” said Ursula von der Leyen.
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