Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Luxembourg on the sidelines of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting.

The Foreign Ministry released a short video of the meeting.

Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Germany’s Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discussed issues related to the Armenia–Germany bilateral partnership during a meeting in Luxembourg City.

According to Armenia’s Foreign Ministry, both sides emphasized the importance of continued joint efforts to implement the provisions of the Declaration on the Strategic Agenda for Bilateral Partnership, signed in December last year.

The German foreign minister also congratulated Mirzoyan on the successful conduct of democratic elections in Armenia and the election outcome, reaffirming Germany’s support for Armenia’s democratic development and its path toward closer integration with Europe.

The ministers exchanged views on deepening the strategic partnership between Armenia and the European Union.

The meeting also addressed regional developments. Mirzoyan presented Armenia’s vision regarding the process of normalizing relations with its neighbouring countries.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Slovenia’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer exchanged views on mechanisms for cooperation within the framework of the European Union during a meeting in Luxembourg City.

According to Armenia’s Foreign Ministry, the ministers also discussed issues related to bilateral cooperation between Armenia and Slovenia, as well as ongoing joint initiatives, expressing readiness to continue implementing the existing agenda through coordinated efforts.

Congratulating his counterpart on assuming office, Mirzoyan wished Kajzer success in his new role.

For his part, the Slovenian foreign minister congratulated Mirzoyan on the conduct of parliamentary elections in Armenia in line with high democratic standards and on the election victory.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has met with the newly appointed Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen.

According to Armenia’s Foreign Ministry, Armenia and the Netherlands continue to advance their strategic partnership.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard discussed bilateral relations and prospects for deepening Armenia-EU cooperation during a meeting in Luxembourg.

According to Armenia’s Foreign Ministry, the Swedish foreign minister congratulated Mirzoyan on the conduct of parliamentary elections in line with democratic standards and on the election victory.

The two ministers welcomed the high level of political dialogue between Armenia and Sweden and highlighted ongoing efforts to expand mutually beneficial cooperation across various sectors. They also discussed Sweden’s support for democratic reforms in Armenia and efforts to strengthen the country’s economic resilience.

Regional developments were also on the agenda of the meeting.

At the invitation of the French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, Catherine Vautrin, Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan is leading a delegation to Paris to participate in the Eurosatory 2026 international defense technologies exhibition.

Armenian Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan also participated in the event’s opening ceremony.

Thirty Armenian defense companies (18 exhibitors and 12 visitors) are taking part in a unified pavilion showcasing Armenia’s industrial and R&D potential, Minister Hayrapetyan said in a statement.

Eurosatory, held since 1967, has brought together over 2,300 companies from 66 countries this year.

The minister said that the Armenian-French tech partnership was strengthened following French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Armenia on May 5.

It was also stated that the memorandum signed between the Armenian High-Tech Industry Ministry and the French Defense Ministry has created new opportunities for both countries, with the current visit marking the practical launch of the agreements.

“The development of a military-industrial complex with modern technologies is among the priorities of the Armenian government. The Eurosatory 2026 esteemed event is an unprecedented opportunity for our country to establish international ties in the defense sector, expand industrial and scientific research capabilities, as well as explore foreign markets,” Hayrapetyan said.

Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan met with representatives of French companies KNDS⁠ and Airbus⁠ in Paris, where they discussed a number of issues related to ongoing cooperation.

Papikyan announced the meeting in a post on his Facebook page.

The Armenian defence minister travelled to Paris on 14 June on a working visit to attend the Eurosatory 2026.

As part of the exhibition, Papikyan visited the joint pavilion of Armenia’s defence industry companies, which showcases the country’s research, technological and manufacturing capabilities.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has chaired a consultation focused on current trends and upcoming actions in the export sector, his office has said.

Officials briefed the Prime Minister on export volumes of agricultural and other goods, as well as steps aimed at diversification.

They also discussed the progress of export support programs to EU member states and other countries, the tools and mechanisms implemented, as well as assistance measures for farming businesses.

Prime Minister Pashinyan called for maintaining constant contact with producers to improve export support measures, identify existing issues, and find necessary solutions.

In this context, the Prime Minister highlighted the consistent implementation of measures aimed at diversifying the economy and emphasized close cooperation between the state and the private sector to this end.

Armenia’s Food Safety Inspectorate has denied reports circulated by a local news website claiming that Ukraine had returned a truck carrying Armenian peppers after an insect, allegedly thrips, was found in the cargo.

In a statement, the agency said no phytosanitary-controlled shipment exported from Armenia to Ukraine had been returned.

“The Food Safety Inspectorate has not received any letter or notification from the competent Ukrainian authorities regarding non-compliance of any shipment. No complaints have been received from economic operators either,” the statement said.

The agency called on the media outlet to disclose the source of its information, “if such a source exists,” and urged other media organisations not to disseminate unverified or false information.

US President Donald Trump has announced the resumption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

“Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz. They are going along the southern highway, which is totally safe, secure, and pristine. There are other areas of travel, also,” Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform.

Earlier, Iran published details of a memorandum on resolving the conflict with the United States, one of whose provisions concerned reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions related to oil sales.

Trump later announced that a peace agreement with Iran had been finalised.

“The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is done. Congratulations to everyone. Effective immediately, I fully authorise the unrestricted opening of the Strait of Hormuz and simultaneously authorise the immediate lifting of the United States naval blockade. Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.