On May 14, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan visited Brussels for high-level talks, the Armenian Foreign Ministry announced. Minister Mirzoyan met with Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

The discussions focused on deepening the Armenia-EU partnership and expanding cooperation in specific sectors. Mirzoyan emphasized that democracy and peace are fundamental to the partnership, noting that joint efforts have already produced tangible results. The two officials also reviewed upcoming high-level contacts and their respective agendas.

They highlighted the importance of strong, like-minded partnerships amid global uncertainties. Within the context of South Caucasus peace efforts, both stressed the importance of signing the finalized peace and interstate relations agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

This visit follows ongoing Armenia-EU cooperation through the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which supports reforms in democracy, the rule of law, and economic development. The EU recently announced a €270 million Resilience and Growth package for Armenia, aimed at strengthening economic and social resilience.

Earlier, Mirzoyan also addressed the 134th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Luxembourg. In his speech, he thanked Luxembourg for its presidency and reflected on today’s democratic challenges—including the erosion of multilateralism, democratic backsliding, and rising public disillusionment with democratic institutions.

He reaffirmed Armenia’s strong support for the Council of Europe’s “New Democratic Pact for Europe,” aimed at building more resilient and inclusive democracies. Mirzoyan also cited Armenia’s leadership in media freedom rankings within the region.

Emphasizing democratic accountability and rule of law, he reiterated Armenia’s commitment to implementing European Court of Human Rights judgments. He also noted Armenia’s engagement in environmental issues, including its upcoming presidency of COP 17 on Biodiversity.

Mirzoyan concluded by calling for the swift signing of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty and expressed Armenia’s readiness for ongoing cooperation within the Council of Europe. During the session, he also held bilateral meetings with key counterparts, including Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset.