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Armenia continues to advance initiatives for regional stability and the expansion of ties, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan summarized the main directions of the discussions within the framework of the joint statement following the results of the 8th Summit of the European Political Community.

“I am pleased to announce that the 8th Summit of the European Political Community has successfully concluded today in Yerevan, bringing together leaders from across the continent and beyond,” said the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister thanked the European Union and partners for organizing the summit.

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the European Union for its close cooperation and partnership in co-organizing the summit, as well as to partners beyond the continent for expanding the geography of this format. I also acknowledge the remote participation of the President of Azerbaijan and the presence of the Vice President of Türkiye, in line with peace development and regional cooperation.”

According to him, the discussions confirmed the need for dialogue.

“Today’s discussions confirmed that with the growing challenges in the world, there is a need for sincere dialogue and practical decisions to expand peace and stability across regions. We focused on security and stability, connectivity, regional cooperation, economic resilience, energy, and the green transition.”

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of connectivity.

“No doubt connectivity is central to economic security, resilience, and long-term stability across the continent. Strengthening interconnections while advancing climate and energy goals was recognized as a shared and common priority. Discussions further underlined the importance of regional cooperation and the potential of open, integrated, and connected regions to contribute to wider intercontinental links.”

Regarding the South Caucasus, Pashinyan noted that they also addressed the importance of advancing peace and stability in the South Caucasus.

“Lasting peace, the normalization of relations, and the opening of borders would not only benefit the region, but also strengthen connectivity and cooperation across the wider European space and beyond,” Pashinyan said.

“We also discussed the need for democracies to effectively counter hybrid threats.”

“Armenia remains committed to promoting initiatives that enhance inclusive connectivity and foster stability in the wider region. The summit reaffirmed that the European Political Community is not only a format for dialogue, but also a platform for building trust and shaping a more coordinated and forward-looking European agenda.”

Pashinyan expressed confidence that the discussions held in Yerevan will have a lasting impact.

“I am confident that the discussions in Yerevan will go beyond the framework of this summit, shaping our future cooperation and common understanding on the continent,” the Prime Minister said.

At the end of his speech, he wished success to the Irish Prime Minister as the host of the next summit.

“I wish you all the best in maintaining this strong momentum and synergy,” he said.

The Prime Minister also thanked the media and the President of the European Council for their support in holding the summit.

President of the European Council António Costa believes that Europe’s way of doing things—diplomacy, multilateralism, and respect for international law—yields results and brings peace.

Making a concluding statement after the Summit, Costa noted that any discussion regarding peace and stability on the continent must include like-minded partners beyond Europe.

“This summit will forever be remembered as a summit of peace in the Caucasus—brought about by brave political choices and patient diplomatic efforts. This story of peace in Europe, in a world where escalation and war seem to dominate, is something to be celebrated,” he said.

Costa stressed that the European Union needs to work hand in hand with Armenia and the region for peace and stability.

“The fact that Armenia is hosting this summit, the fact that we are all here today—it is a powerful illustration of the country’s courageous geopolitical path, a path that Armenia and the European Union are walking together.”

According to him, the summit focused on the fight against foreign interference in democratic processes, as well as on the power of connectivity to create win-win economic partnerships.

The President of the European Council thanked Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for his hospitality and expressed hope that the next EPC summit in Ireland will be as successful as the meeting in Yerevan.

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has praised Armenia for the high standards it set in organizing the European Political Community summit.

The Irish Prime Minister, whose country will host the next summit, made the remarks during a joint statement following the 8th European Political Community meeting and thanked Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for the warm hospitality.

“We are enormously pleased to receive the baton from Armenia. You have been so warm in your hospitality and so efficient and professional in your organization of today’s meeting. You have set a very high bar for us as we advance our preparations, and we hope we can live up to the standards that you have set,” he said.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides within the framework of the European Political Community Summit, the PM’s Office said in a readout.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for the development of Armenia-Cyprus bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of activating political dialogue and expanding economic cooperation. Regional developments and efforts aimed at ensuring stability were also touched upon.

The parties reaffirmed their willingness to continue cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

They exchanged views on the implementation of the Armenian Government’s “Crossroads of Peace” project aimed at unblocking regional communication routes, as well as the TRIPP project.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in Yerevan on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit.

According to Ukrainska Pravda, Zelenskyy confirmed that the meeting took place during the summit. “There are indeed unresolved issues between our countries. It is important to maintain dialogue at all levels. Ukraine has always respected, and continues to respect, Georgia, its sovereignty and its people. We will continue to advance our cooperation,” he said.

The Ukrainian president did not provide details on what specific issues were discussed during the meeting.

In a statement, the Georgian government said the talks were initiated by the Ukrainian side.

“In recent years, relations between Kyiv and Tbilisi have remained strained, particularly due to the Georgian authorities’ stance on the Russia–Ukraine war, as well as recurring accusations regarding calls to open a “second front.”

Kobakhidze and several members of the ruling party were included in Ukraine’s 10-year sanctions list.

In addition, Georgia went nearly four years without a Ukrainian ambassador until the appointment of Mykhailo Brodovych to the post in January 2026,” the media outlet notes.

French President Emmanuel Macron has been awarded the Order of Glory by decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia.

The decoration was presented to him by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan during a state dinner.

The award was granted in recognition of Macron’s significant personal contribution to strengthening and advancing the traditionally friendly relations between Armenia and France, as well as to expanding and deepening bilateral cooperation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as an important step towards activating bilateral relations.

“I had a good meeting with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. Thank you for the invitation to the European Political Community Summit. This is the first visit by the President of Ukraine to Armenia in the past 24 years. It is important that we are restoring active dialogue between our countries,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X.

According to him, regional developments were discussed during the meeting.

“We discussed the situation in the region, as well as security challenges and threats. I briefed the Prime Minister on the diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a real peace.”

Zelenskyy also touched on economic cooperation.“We also discussed the development of our economic partnership. I proposed resuming the work of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation and holding its next meeting this year in Kyiv,” he posted.

French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at a briefing on the results of the Yerevan summit of the European Political Community, addressed the issue of Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan, noting that he will discuss it with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

“I will first discuss with the President of Armenia and the Prime Minister of Armenia, and after that I will call President Aliyev, and we will organize together the right way to proceed, either physically or through this phone call. But you can count on me, and I am a strong believer in this peace process,” the French president noted.

Referring to the Yerevan summit of the European Political Community, Macron highlighted the importance of holding it in Armenia.

“I think it was very important to hold the 8th meeting of the European Political Community here in Yerevan,” he said, adding that it confirms the path Armenia has taken in recent years.

The French President said that Armenia was previously considered a country dependent on Russia, but, according to him, the situation has changed.

“Since the Velvet Revolution initiated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and thanks to his policy in recent years of building peace and turning towards Europe, as well as the commitments made to Europe, we are opening a new era,” Macron noted.

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has appreciated the political will and strong leadership demonstrated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the peace process with Azerbaijan.

Irish PM noted that Ireland had experienced conflict about 30 years ago and stressed that there is a way out of conflict and a path to resolving problems, which requires sensitivity, but above all political will and strong leadership. He added that Pashinyan, together with his Azerbaijani counterpart, had demonstrated this in an effective manner, which was appreciated.