BRUSSELS — Armenia and the European Union signed a new strategic partnership document on December 2.
Within the framework of the 6th session of the Armenia–EU Partnership Council, held in Brussels, the document was signed by Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Martha Kos.
Kallas stated that the EU will support Armenia across numerous sectors, noting:
“The EU will assist Armenia in many areas—we will cooperate on visa liberalization, security, and long-term resilience.”
She also invited Ararat Mirzoyan to Brussels in December to participate in a meeting of the 27 EU foreign ministers, where issues related to Armenia’s resilience and upcoming elections will be discussed.
Kallas announced that the European Union will provide €15 million to Armenia “for peace and resilience.”
Foreign Minister Mirzoyan expressed confidence that Armenia–EU cooperation will continue to strengthen the country’s institutional and societal resilience.
“In May 2026, the first Armenia–EU summit will take place. This will be an important milestone, and I look forward to seeing you in Yerevan,” Mirzoyan said, addressing Kos and Kallas.
EU Commissioner Martha Kos emphasized the EU’s commitment to advancing visa liberalization, stating that the EU wants Armenian citizens to travel more easily to EU countries to visit family and friends, noting the large Armenian population across Europe.
Additional €12 Million to Counter Disinformation and Enhance Cybersecurity
Ahead of Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections, the European Union is preparing to allocate an additional €12 million to support Armenia in countering foreign disinformation and interference, as well as strengthening cybersecurity.
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Martha Kos emphasized that the assistance aims to enhance the capacity of Armenian institutions to anticipate and respond to hybrid threats.
She outlined the goals of the program:
Establish strong early-warning and rapid-response mechanisms against foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI).
Support reliable, fact-based public communication that reinforces stability and security.
Work closely with media outlets and
Engage and equip civil society and journalists as active partners in building resilience against FIMI.
Strengthen cooperation with EU institutions involved in security and counter-disinformation initiatives.
According to Kos, the €12 million package will help Armenia “counter or become more resilient to Russian disinformation” as the election period approaches.
