ArmInfo.The EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA) says no out of ordinary movements have been observed on Armenia-Azerbaijan border.
On January 6-8 EUMA accomplished patrols on the Armenian side of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border in Syunik province, Goris region to monitor and report on any uncommon movements or activities in the border area.
"All patrols reported that the situation was calm, no out of ordinary movements was observed," the Mission said in a post on X.
On 23 January 2023, the EU Council agreed to establish a new EU civilian mission to Armenia (EUMA) within the framework of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The stated goal of the Mission is to promote stability in the border areas of Armenia, build confidence on the ground and provide an environment conducive to EU-supported efforts to normalise relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The EU civilian mission to Armenia was comprised of up to 100 specialists. More than ?8 million was allocated for the first four months of the Mission. EUMA's initial mandate is for two years, and its operational headquarters is located in Yeghegnadzor.
The Mission began operating on 20 February 2023. It includes, among others, 8 French gendarmes and 15 police officers from Germany. In addition, on 11 December 2023, following the EU Foreign Ministers' meeting, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell announced his intention to increase the number of the mission to 209 people.