The President of the European Council, António Costa, together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will represent the EU at the EU-Armenia summit taking place in Yerevan on 4 and 5 May 2026. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will represent Armenia. Ahead of the summit, President Costa and President von der Leyen will attend the European Political Community meeting, taking place in Yerevan on 4 May 2026. The EU-Armenia summit will focus on strengthening bilateral relations in particular connectivity in energy, transport and digital. Leaders will also discuss the progress related to ensuring peace, security, connectivity and prosperity in the South Caucasus, as well as current global challenges, including the latest developments in the Middle East and Ukraine. “Armenia is a close EU partner, and we look forward to deepening this relationship with our first-ever summit. United by shared values and a commitment to international law and the rules-based international order, this milestone will mark an important investment in peace, security, connectivity and prosperity in the South Caucasus.” | | — António Costa, President of the European Council |
The EU-Armenia Summit reflects the increasing dynamism of the bilateral partnership over the past years. EU relations with Armenia are based on the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), in force since 2021, and the Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership, agreed in 2025. The EU is a key partner for Armenia’s reform agenda and for trade and investments. It is also the country’s largest donor. In its conclusions of October 2023, the European Council tasked EU institutions to “strengthen EU-Armenia relations in all their dimensions”. BackgroundThrough the CEPA agreement, Armenia has committed to pursuing a comprehensive reform agenda based on democracy, transparency and the rule of law – in particular the fight against corruption, reforming the judiciary and enhancing its accountability to citizens, and ensuring equal economic, employment and social opportunities for all. In September 2024, the EU launched a visa liberalisation dialogue with Armenia to support Armenia in its goal of achieving a visa-free travel regime with the EU. On 14 July 2025, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to reaffirm and advance the growing partnership between the European Union and Armenia. In August 2025, the EU welcomed the initialling of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty and the signing of a political declaration. This agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan marks a significant breakthrough to end decades of conflict. The EU stands ready to help develop inclusive regional connectivity through investments and the full opening of communications in the region, in support of sustainable peace and stability. |
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