A joint declaration was adopted following the first Armenia–European Union summit.
The document states that the EU recognizes the European aspirations of the Armenian people, rooted in the adoption in March 2025 of the law on launching the process of Armenia’s accession to the European Union, reflecting the country’s intention to move closer to the bloc.
The EU reaffirmed that “Armenia’s future should be determined freely and democratically by its citizens.”
The declaration also reiterates the EU’s readiness to deepen relations with Armenia and support the country’s sovereignty, resilience, and comprehensive reform agenda.
It notes that the May 5, 2026 summit served as an important platform to strengthen cooperation in connectivity, energy, transport, and digital sectors.
Several documents were also signed as part of the summit outcomes. In particular, an Armenia–EU connectivity partnership document was concluded.
The document was signed by Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan and Adrien Kiraly, Director for the Eastern Neighbourhood and Turkey at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy. To support investment interest in Armenia under the connectivity partnership, the EU handed six letters of intent to key Armenian companies and foundations.
A working arrangement on operational cooperation in border management was also initialed between Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. The document was signed by Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan and the agency’s Executive Director Hans Leijtens.
EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos presented to Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan the European Commission’s progress report on the implementation of the visa liberalization action plan. The report includes recommendations aimed at achieving full visa liberalization between Armenia and the EU once all conditions are met.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hosted European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the presidential residence within the summit framework.
The visit began with an official welcoming ceremony, including the playing of the EU and Armenian anthems and a military parade, followed by a private meeting and an expanded-format discussion.
