The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Josep Borrell made statement in Brussels, at the meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Josep Borrell noted that the European Union wants to develop a positive agenda for Armenia and, by combining forces with the United States, show its strong commitment to Armenia’s sovereignty, democracy and resilience.

Josep Borrell reminded that two months ago he and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan decided to work on a new EU-Armenia partnership agenda and emphasized that the new agenda will provide an ambitious vision to promote bilateral cooperation in areas that are important for Armenia’s resilience, mobility, trade diversification and connectivity.

Josep Borrell assured that these are not just words of support. “We welcome Armenia’s efforts in the direction of democracy, the fight against corruption and the establishment of the rule of law. It will be important to continue the reforms to further increase the country’s resilience. The EU will continue to support reform efforts through the implementation of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement,” said the EU High Representative.

Borrell emphasized that a strong and stable Armenia means a stronger and more stable South Caucasus, which will benefit all the countries of the region.