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European Commission announces EU-Armenia Summit in Yerevan

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First-ever Summit in Yerevan, 4–5 May
Launch of Connectivity Partnership and EU Partnership Mission in Armenia

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First-ever EU-Armenia Summit on 4–5 May in Yerevan with Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Nikol Pashinyan; Kaja Kallas to participate
Leaders will review bilateral progress and deepen cooperation on economy, connectivity and security; agenda includes South Caucasus stability, Ukraine and the Middle East
Key outcomes: launch of EU-Armenia Connectivity Partnership; mobilisation of private EU investment; establishment of EU Partnership Mission in Armenia; initialling of a Frontex working arrangement with the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs

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European Commission - Press release EU and Armenia deepen their relations in a first Summit in Yerevan Brussels, 1 May 2026 The first-ever EU-Armenia Summit will take place on 4-5 May, in Yerevan. This marks a significant step forward in their relations, reaffirming the European Union's strong commitment to Armenia's sovereignty, resilience and reform agenda. The summit will bring together President Ursula von der Leyen and President António Costa , representing the European Union, and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan , representing Armenia. EU High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas will also participate. At the summit, leaders will review recent progress in bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation, particularly in the areas of economy, connectivity and security. They will also discuss joint efforts to enhance stability and sustainable growth in the South Caucasus. The agenda will also cover regional and global developments, including in Ukraine and the Middle East. Key outcomes of the summit will include the launch of an EU-Armenia Connectivity Partnership , covering cooperation on transport, energy, digital as well as people-to-people contacts, with dedicated high-level dialogues on connectivity and transport. This will be complemented by initiatives to mobilise private EU investment in Armenia. Both sides will take concrete steps to deepen security and defence cooperation, including through the establishment of the new EU Partnership Mission in Armenia . Finally, leaders will witness the initialling of a working arrangement between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (‘Frontex') and the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs. The first ever EU-Armenia summit demonstrates the tangible benefits of the EU-Armenia cooperation and EU's commitment to promoting peace and prosperity in the South Caucasus. A joint press conference by the leaders is expected following the Summit. For more information Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership IP/26/942 Press contacts: Anitta HIPPER (+32 2 29 85691) Pedro FONSECA MONIZ (+32 2 58 41146) General public inquiries: Europe Direct by phone 00 800 67 89 10 11 or by email

European Commission announces EU-Armenia Summit in Yerevan

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