Today in Yerevan, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Director-General Gert Jan Koopman DG ENEST, European Commission, co-chaired the fifth meeting of the Joint EU–Armenia Task Force, held jointly with a session of the High-Level Policy Dialogue.

The meeting took place against the backdrop of deepening EU–Armenia cooperation, with a particular focus on economic stability, energy resilience, and the implementation of key reforms supported by the EU’s Multi-Sector Budget Support programme, a key pillar under the Resilience and Growth Plan for Armenia 2024-2027.

As part of the High-Level Policy Dialogue, the European Union and Armenia took stock of progress in implementing reforms under the Multi-Sector Budget Support programme. They reviewed the main 2026 benchmarks, including progress on measures required in the framework of the visa liberalization dialogue․

The participants underlined the importance of effective monitoring of reform implementation and discussed the establishment of a joint technical monitoring committee to follow progress on a regular basis.

The EU and Armenia also reviewed a pipeline of connectivity projects spanning transport, energy and digital infrastructure, underlining the importance of strengthening regional connectivity and supporting sustainable economic growth.

The European Union and Armenia reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing reforms, strengthening democratic and economic resilience, and deepening cooperation in areas of mutual strategic interest. They agreed to continue close coordination on energy preparedness, reform delivery and future priorities under the EU–Armenia partnership.