cooperation
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The European Union and Armenia Cooperation Enters a New Phase
The EU and Armenia announce a new phase in their cooperation, prioritizing regional connectivity, economic resilience, and democratic governance.
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Armenia, Iran Hold Joint Special Forces Military Drills
Special forces units from Armenia and Iran will conduct joint military exercises on April 9-10, 2025. The drills will simulate neutralizing terrorist attacks on border checkpoints along their shared border, with activities taking place in both countries.
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Armenia Rights Office, UNHCR Discussed Nagorno-Karabakh Displaced
Nina Pirumyan, Chief of Staff of Armenia’s Human Rights Defender, met with UNHCR Deputy Representative Liv Feijen on April 7th to discuss the protection of the rights of individuals forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, among other human rights issues.
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Armenia Increases its IMF Quota by 50 Percent
The Armenian government, during its February 6th session, made a decision to agree to increase Armenia’s quota based on the 16th quota review adopted by the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This decision means that Armenia…
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Armenian Museum Initiatives: From Activity to Development
Armenian Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport, Zhanna Andreasyan, met with museum directors to discuss plans for 2025 and the future direction of museum activities. During the meeting, the Minister emphasized the importance of museums’ active participation in cultural…
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Strengthening Security: NATO-EU Cooperation in European Defense
During an informal meeting of EU leaders in Brussels on February 3, 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte delivered a significant message regarding European security and defense. The central theme of his remarks was the critical importance of a strong…
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Armenia and Czech Republic Strengthen Cooperation in Security Sphere
Armenia’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Arpine Sargsyan, and the Czech Republic’s Ambassador to Armenia, Petr Piruncik, affirmed their commitment to continuing and expanding cooperation between the two countries during a meeting on January 30th, as reported by the Ministry of…
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Armenia Reaffirms Cooperation with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Outlines New Directions
On December 11, Chief of the Criminal Police Department of Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, Vardan Vardanyan, met with a delegation led by Imeda Tsitsashvili, the Regional Attaché of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The meeting reaffirmed the strengthened…
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NATO Defense College Representatives Visit Armenia
On December 10-11, representatives from the 145th Senior Course of the NATO Defense College, led by Lieutenant General Max Arthur Nielsen, visited Armenia. The visit focused on exploring opportunities and prospects for cooperation in the field of military education. According…
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EU Should Form Security and Defense Union to Complement NATO, Says Metsola
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has urged the formation of a security and defense union to complement NATO. Metsola emphasized the importance of a strong, self-sufficient EU that can defend itself. She also noted the importance of maintaining strong EU-U.S.…
