Armenia to Ramp Up Efforts for EU Membership, Announces Foreign Minister

Armenia's Foreign Minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, stated that the country's relations with the European Union are at their highest point in history. He also emphasized that Armenia must increase its efforts towards EU membership by 2026.

"I want to state clearly and unequivocally that the relations between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union have never been as comprehensive and close as they are now," Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a parliamentary committee hearing on the 2026 state budget bill, The Caspian Post reports citing Armenian media.

"This is evidenced by the content of the Armenia-EU political dialogue, as well as the high-level reciprocal visits and agreements reached throughout 2025," he added.

FM Mirzoyan emphasized that a significant and cornerstone event is the law passed by the National Assembly, which marks the beginning of Armenia's process of accession to the European Union.

“This policy is imperative for the Government, and especially for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We must intensify our efforts towards membership in 2026. Armenia aspires to join the family of democratic, developing, and prosperous countries,” the FM said.

At the same time, he added that Armenia will continue its balanced and balancing foreign policy.