EU, Armenia push forward on visa liberalization

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

76% : Security and defense cooperation: Mirzoyan noted that Armenia has received its first package of assistance under the EU's Peace Facility and signed agreements during Kalas's visit, including discussions on Armenia's potential participation in EU common security and defense policy.
74% : On December 2, Armenia and the EU signed a new strategic partnership agenda during the 6th Armenia-EU Partnership Council meeting in Brussels.
66% : PanARMENIAN.Net - During a joint press conference in Brussels with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that Armenia-EU cooperation has reached a new phase, expanding beyond the scope of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
60% : She also stressed the EU's focus on boosting Armenia's resilience, including support for displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh, and mentioned ongoing efforts to strengthen digital, energy, and transport connectivity.
54% : Connectivity: He emphasized Armenia's alignment with the EU's Global Gateway and Black Sea strategies.
53% : Marta Kos confirmed that the EU has handed over the visa liberalization roadmap to Armenia.
53% : Because many Armenians live in the EU, and we want to make it easier for Armenian citizens to visit their families and friends," Kos said.

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