The first high-level Armenia-EU Political and Security Dialogue session took place on January 26, in Yerevan, co-chaired by Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahe Gevorgyan and Deputy Secretary General/Political Director of the European External Action Service Enrique Mora.

According to a statement released by the Armenian foreign ministry, the parties reviewed key security issues for Armenia, the EU and the wider region, focusing on challenges to European security and the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including the growing humanitarian crisis in Karabakh.

“Armenia is pleased to host the 1st Armenia-EU Political and Security Dialogue which is an important framework for discussing a wide range of issues related to international and regional security. Armenia looks forward to strong cooperation with the EU Mission in Armenia in monitoring the international borders of Armenia. Armenia values all mediation and facilitation activities aimed at building peace and security, which is essential to ensure the territorial integrity of Armenia, the rights and security of Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh,” Gevorgan is quoted as saying about the meeting.