YEREVAN — Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan today met with a high-level European Commission delegation led by Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, to finalize steps for expanding bilateral trade and infrastructure integration. According to Pashinyan’s office, both parties are moving forward with active partnerships across all strategic sectors.

During the meeting, Pashinyan emphasized Armenia's commitment to deepening relations with the European Union, focusing heavily on transport, energy, and digitalization to foster overall economic diversification and strengthen national resilience. Pashinyan specifically highlighted the critical role of EU support in accelerating the export of Armenian goods to international markets and developing the technical capabilities of domestic producers and exporters.

Director-General Koopman welcomed the Armenian government’s ambitious reform agenda, reaffirming the EU's readiness to provide consistent financial and technical support to advance the country's sustainable development goals.

The high-level discussions also covered the current state of Armenia-EU relations, economic cooperation, democratic reforms, and regional security. Both sides evaluated ongoing efforts toward stabilizing the South Caucasus, including practical frameworks for unblocking regional transport infrastructure and cross-border economic links.