European Parliament Pledges Continued Cooperation with Armenia as Metsola Presents Commemorative Medal to Pashinyan

BRUSSELS — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Brussels.

Metsola welcomed the Armenian Prime Minister’s visit to the European Parliament and highlighted the active dialogue between the two sides, emphasizing its importance in advancing Armenia–European Union relations.

She reaffirmed that the European Parliament would continue its close cooperation with Armenia to effectively advance their shared agenda.

Prime Minister Pashinyan, in turn, noted that the extensive bilateral agenda and a series of recent high-level meetings demonstrate the strength of relations between Armenia and the European Union.

Pashinyan emphasized that the European Parliament has been a strong advocate of Armenia–EU partnership and closer integration, adding that the Armenian government highly values its continued support.

The Prime Minister also welcomed the European Parliament’s position on granting Armenia trade preferences for a two-year period.

During the meeting, the two officials discussed issues related to Armenia–EU relations, regional developments, and initiatives aimed at improving trade and transportation connectivity.

The meeting concluded with an exchange of gifts. Pashinyan presented Metsola with a miniature replica of Armatagir – The Power of Dialogue, a sculpture featuring the Armenian alphabet, as a gift to the European Parliament.

Metsola, in turn, presented Pashinyan with the European Parliament’s bronze commemorative medal.