EU and Armenia hold third Political and Security Dialogue in Yerevan

The 3rd high-level EU-Armenia Political and Security Dialogue took place on 3 February in Yerevan, capital of Armenia.

Both sides reaffirmed the strategic ambition of the EU-Armenia partnership and shared commitment to advance cooperation and alignment in foreign, security and defence policy. They also highlighted the importance of continued, structured exchanges on political and security matters as an important pillar of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Both sides welcomed the strong momentum in bilateral relations, following the successful 6th EU-Armenia Partnership Council in Brussels in December 2025 and the adoption of the Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership. 

The parties exchanged views on the implementation of the Strategic Agenda’s security and defence dimension. In this context, they noted the entry into force of the Framework Participation Agreement on Armenia’s participation in EU crisis management missions and operations. They also noted the EU contributions to Armenia’s resilience and security, such as the presence of the EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA) and the support under the European Peace Facility, worth €30 million in total since 2024.

The dialogue also addressed hybrid, cyber and information space-related threats. The EU and Armenia agreed to continue cooperation in this domain in order to tackle malign interference in Armenia’s democratic processes.

The sides reviewed regional and geopolitical developments, including the institutionalisation of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Türkiye. They reaffirmed their common commitment to promoting peace, stability and regional connectivity in the South Caucasus.

The first EU-Armenia summit is foreseen in May 2026 and will take place in Yerevan. The next EU-Armenia Political and Security Dialogue will take place in Brussels in 2027.