The European Union and several European states have reiterated this Thursday their support for Armenia’s European aspirations and have promised to maintain backing for its political and economic rapprochement with the community bloc, in a scenario marked by the increase in Russia’s pressure on Yerevan to hinder its approach to Europe.
This message is included in a joint statement issued after a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinián, held on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Dublin, and which has the support of the EU, the United Kingdom, Norway, Estonia, France, Lithuania, Germany and Poland.
"We recognize the European aspirations of the Armenian people and will continue to support Armenia’s efforts to build a prosperous and resilient democracy and a thriving economy, fully integrated into regional connectivity networks and international trade flows," the document argues.
The signatories have also reiterated their support for "the sovereignty, territorial integrity, stability, independence and resilience of the Republic of Armenia," stressing that the parliamentary elections held in the country five months ago allowed Armenian citizens to express "a clear decision in favor of peace, democracy and closer ties with Europe, despite Russia’s multifaceted interference."
Since then, they have said, "Russia’s direct political and economic pressure on Armenia has only increased." As an example, they have mentioned that Moscow has imposed unprecedented restrictions on Armenian exports and now "threatens to use" energy supplies "as a means of intimidation."
In reaction to this scenario, they have assured that they are pushing measures so that Armenia can safeguard its sovereignty and "freely choose its own destiny," and that they will continue to support Armenia "in diversifying its economic alliances," in particular in the commercial and energy fields, taking advantage of the European Union’s decision to suspend tariffs on 80% of Armenia’s exports to the EU.
They have also reaffirmed the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as "the important advances achieved" since the Washington meeting in August 2025 and the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey. "We encourage further efforts in this direction for the benefit of the peoples of Armenia and Azerbaijan, and of the entire region," they concluded.