Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining constructive and institutionalized dialogue with the EU–Armenia Civil Society Platform.
Grigoryan delivered the opening remarks via video message at the 9th meeting of the EU–Armenia Civil Society Platform, held in Brussels on November 10.
In his address, he described 2026 as an important milestone in the deepening of relations between Armenia and the European Union, highlighting the continued role of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as the foundation for bilateral cooperation.
He noted that CEPA continues to play a key role in advancing democratic reforms and strengthening sectoral cooperation, while the Strategic Agenda for the EU–Armenia Partnership provides renewed impetus by setting shared priorities and a forward-looking framework for reforms and modernization.
Grigoryan also highlighted the first-ever EU–Armenia Summit, held in Yerevan on May 5, saying that the joint declaration adopted at the summit reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to further strengthening relations with Armenia and supporting the country’s sovereignty, resilience and comprehensive reform agenda.
At the same time, he stressed that translating political commitments into tangible results requires sustained efforts, transparency, systematic monitoring of reform implementation and stronger public accountability.
In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored the importance of the EU–Armenia Civil Society Platform as an institutional mechanism established under CEPA.
He described the platform’s expert assessments, recommendations and reports as valuable tools for identifying challenges, evaluating progress in implementing reforms, proposing practical solutions and shaping future cooperation.
Grigoryan concluded by wishing participants fruitful discussions.