Armenian Foreign Ministry announced  strategic partnership agenda  with  EU

ArmInfo. The Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership is a significant step forward in the relationship between the two parties. It builds upon the  foundation of the CEPA, setting ambitious priorities across a wide  range of sectors. The Agenda is an expression of shared values and  mutual interests, and a testament to the EU's and Armenia's  commitment to deepen cooperation in all areas, as noted in a  statement issued by the Armenian Foreign Ministry.

The statement reads as follows: "The Strategic Agenda for the  EU-Armenia Partnership is also a reflection of the European  aspirations of the Armenian people and the EU's commitment to  supporting Armenia's democratic development, sovereignty, territorial  integrity, and socio-economic resilience. The EU commends Armenia's  commitment to European values and its desire to deepen its  integration with the European family.  The EU-Armenia partnership is  at a pivotal moment. The Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia  Partnership lays out our shared vision of the future, one that  reflects a shared commitment to fostering stability, prosperity, and  peace in the region and holds the promise of tangible benefits. By  working together, the EU and Armenia can achieve the ambitious goals  set out in this Agenda, creating a more prosperous and secure future  for all.

The EU commends Armenia's commitment to democracy, the rule of law  and human rights and tangible progress in this regard, recognising  the highly challenging regional situation Armenia is currently  facing. It commends Armenia's commitment to ensuring it has  democratic institutions that function properly, with the CEPA as a  blueprint for reforms to modernise the country.  The EU will help  Armenia achieve the objectives and implement the priorities set out  in the Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership. It will do so  by using all available sources of EU support, as well as expertise  and advice, best practice, information sharing, support for capacity  building, institutional strengthening and assistance instruments. 

Crucial priorities are socio-economic development, trade  diversification, sustainability and building resilience, addressing  the geopolitical and regional challenges as well as targeted hybrid  and other threats.  The Visa Liberalisation Dialogue also remains a  key shared priority for both sides. This process is designed to  assist Armenia in eventually securing visa-free travel for its  citizens for short stays in the EU and the Schengen Area, once all  the necessary conditions related to effective migration management,  security, and document integrity are fully met.

Armenia has made significant progress on reforms in key areas such as  justice, the fight against corruption and maintaining the rule of  law, freedom of speech and media freedom, police reforms and  strengthening democratic institutions (by setting up the Ministry of  Internal Affairs, for example), and on reforms in education, health,  social protection, migration and civil protection.  Economic  cooperation, trade diversification and connectivity are also key  pillars of the Agenda. By working together, the EU and Armenia can  unlock new opportunities for economic growth, create jobs, raise the  level of prosperity and improve lives.

The regional security situation remains volatile. This Strategic  Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership includes security and defence  as a new area of cooperation, aiming to strengthen Armenia's  resilience, security and stability. For instance, in 2024, the EU  adopted the first ever assistance measure in support of the Armenian  Armed Forces under the European Peace Facility."