EU Ambassador highlights diaspora ties at Third Global Armenian Summit in Yerevan
European Union Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos joined hundreds of global delegates in Yerevan last week for the Third Global Armenian Summit, held from November 5 to 8, 2026.
Organised by the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs under the leadership of Zareh Sinanyan, the four-day gathering brought together roughly 800 participants—including 600 Diaspora representatives from 55 countries and 200 attendees from Armenia. Discussions throughout the event centered on critical priorities such as national security, democracy, repatriation, investment, artificial intelligence, and deeper Armenia–Diaspora cooperation.
EU–Armenia integration served as a central theme during the summit’s November 5–6 sessions. The summit concluded on November 8.
In a post on X on November 10, Maragos shared that he was delighted to participate in the summit and engage directly with members of the Armenian Diaspora, including representatives from across the European Union. He emphasised that the EU and Armenia are actively cooperating to mobilise diaspora networks for investment, mentorship, knowledge transfer, and enhanced regional connectivity. By connecting global Armenian communities with local development initiatives, the partnership aims to transform shared heritage into tangible economic and institutional growth. Concluding his message, the Ambassador underscored the EU’s ongoing commitment to strengthening people-to-people ties between Europe and Armenia.
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