First ever EU-Armenia summit to take place on 4-5 May 2026

The President of the European Council, António Costa, together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will represent the European Union at the EU-Armenia summit taking place in Yerevan on 4 and 5 May 2026. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will represent Armenia.

Ahead of the summit, President Costa and President von der Leyen will attend the European Political Community meeting, taking place in Yerevan on 4 May 2026.

The EU-Armenia summit will focus on strengthening bilateral relations, in particular connectivity in energy, transport and digital. Leaders will also discuss progress related to ensuring peace, security, connectivity and prosperity in the South Caucasus, as well as current global challenges, including the latest developments in the Middle East and Ukraine.

“Armenia is a close EU partner, and we look forward to deepening this relationship with our first-ever summit,” António Costa said. “United by shared values and a commitment to international law and the rules-based international order, this milestone will mark an important investment in peace, security, connectivity and prosperity in the South Caucasus.”

EU relations with Armenia are based on the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), in force since 2021, and the Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership, agreed in 2025. The EU is a key partner for Armenia’s reform agenda and for trade and investments. It is also the country’s largest donor. In its conclusions of October 2023, the European Council tasked EU institutions to “strengthen EU-Armenia relations in all their dimensions”.

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