European Peace Facility: EU adopts second bilateral assistance measure in support of Armenia

The Council of the European Union has adopted a measure to provide €20 million in assistance to Armenia under the European Peace Facility.

The assistance measure, adopted on 29 January, aims to enhance the logistical capacities of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, with a focus on the protection of civilians in crisis and emergency situations. It will also enhance the resilience of Armenia and accelerate the interoperability of its Armed Forces in case of possible future participation in international military missions and operations, including those deployed by the EU.

The assistance measure will build on and complement the ongoing assistance measure launched in 2024, consisting of a deployable tent camp, and scale it up to brigade-size. 

“This European Peace Facility assistance measure is another step towards closer cooperation between the EU and Armenia in the area of security and defence,” said EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. “With this measure, the EU demonstrates its commitment to further supporting Armenia’s resilience, which contributes to stability, peace and security of the whole region.”

The total support for Armenia within this framework is now €30 million.

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