Pashinyan and the head of the European Commission’s Directorate-General discussed regional security and efforts to promote stability

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood. This was reported by the Government of Armenia.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of consistently developing relations between Armenia and the European Union, noting that both sides are actively expanding their partnership across all possible areas. Nikol Pashinyan stated that the Government of Armenia is interested in deepening and expanding ties in transport, energy, and digitalization, as well as in promoting overall economic diversification and strengthening resilience.

The Prime Minister once again highlighted the EU’s support for promoting Armenian exports, as well as the implementation of programs aimed at developing the technical capacities required by Armenian producers and exporters.

Gert Jan Koopman noted that the EU welcomes the Armenian Government’s ambitious reform agenda and is ready to provide consistent support for this process by expanding cooperation in all areas that contribute to Armenia’s sustainable development.

The interlocutors discussed the current stage of Armenia–EU relations, economic and sectoral cooperation, and ongoing efforts in digitalization, energy, infrastructure development, and democratic reforms.

They also addressed issues related to regional security and stability, as well as efforts to unblock regional transport links.