Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Tirana as part of the 6th Summit of the European Political Community.

During the meeting, agenda issues aimed at deepening Armenia-European Union relations were discussed, and the importance of the continuous development of bilateral cooperation was emphasized, especially in strengthening democracy, economic integration, infrastructure modernization, and reforms.

Nikol Pashinyan highly appreciated the European Union's consistent support for the reforms implemented in Armenia and emphasized the Government of the Republic of Armenia's readiness to continue deepening cooperation with the EU, ensuring a new and effective stage of cooperation.

The Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission, in turn, reaffirmed their support for Armenia's democratic progress and welcomed the positive steps Armenia took to ensure regional peace and stability.

Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen welcomed and considered the adoption of the law on the launch of the process of Armenia's accession to the European Union a critical step. They also stressed the importance of accelerating the visa liberalization process on both sides.

The EU representatives welcomed the agreement on the text of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, underlining its importance for ensuring regional security and stability. They stressed the EU's readiness to continue supporting the peace process and promoting long-term stability in the region.

The Armenian Government's "Crossroads of Peace" project was discussed. António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the project and highlighted the importance of unblocking regional communication channels.

The parties highlighted the importance of continuing the dialogue and agreed to actively cooperate on further steps, taking into account all issues of mutual interest.