Today in Brussels, a significant tripartite meeting took place involving Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. According to statements published on the Armenian Prime Minister’s website, the meeting was convened to reaffirm collective support for Armenia’s sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience.
Prior to the meeting, statements were issued by President von der Leyen and Secretary Blinken. President von der Leyen announced substantial grants totaling 270 million euros over the next four years, demonstrating the European Union’s commitment to Armenia’s growth. Meanwhile, Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States’ dedication to strengthening its partnership with Armenia, pledging significant aid to support various initiatives and programs, allocating over $65 million in aid as outlined on the Armenian Prime Minister’s website.
Throughout the discussions during the meeting, as outlined in the statements published on the Armenian Prime Minister’s website, leaders emphasized the shared goal of fostering a stable, peaceful, secure, democratic, and prosperous future for Armenia and the wider region. They highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation in key sectors such as political reforms, economic development, and humanitarian support.
Plans for the implementation of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the proposed Resilience and Growth Plan for Armenia for the period 2024-2027 were discussed during the meeting, according to information published on the Armenian Prime Minister’s website. These initiatives aim to support Armenia’s socio-economic resilience, trade diversification, and sectoral cooperation.
The meeting, according to statements published on the Armenian Prime Minister’s website, concluded with a reaffirmation of the importance of a prosperous, sovereign, and democratic Armenia for regional stability.
