Armenian 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.
According to a readout from the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Pashinyan emphasized the importance of the steady development of Armenia–European Union relations and stressed that the sides are actively developing their partnership in all possible areas.
Prime Minister Pashinyan noted that the Armenian government is interested in deepening and expanding ties in transport, energy, and digitalization, as well as in strengthening overall economic diversification and resilience. Pashinyan once again emphasized the EU’s support for promoting the export of Armenian goods, as well as the implementation of programs to develop the technical capacities needed 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 continued support for this process by expanding cooperation in all areas that contribute to Armenia’s sustainable development.
The sides 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 discussed issues related to regional security and stability and efforts to unblock regional transport links.
