Yerevan, Brussels explore joint defence initiatives, military modernization

Armenia and the European Union are moving towards deeper engagement in the fields of defence and military industry, following high-level discussions held in Brussels on April 15.

Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan met with EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius to examine avenues for bilateral cooperation in the strategically important sectors, Caliber.Az reports citing Armenian media.

The meeting was held as part of Grigoryan’s working visit to the Belgian capital. During the talks, the two officials exchanged views on the development of Armenia’s defence and military-industrial capabilities, as well as the EU’s evolving strategic posture.

Grigoryan briefed the EU commissioner on Armenia’s efforts to modernise its defence sector and outlined the government’s current priorities in military production. He emphasised Yerevan’s commitment to strengthening national security through domestic capacity building and international partnerships.

For his part, Commissioner Kubilius presented the European Union’s defence policy priorities and provided details of the action plan stemming from the EU’s updated strategic frameworks in the areas of defence and military production.

The meeting also touched on existing support mechanisms, particularly the European Peace Facility (EPF), through which Brussels has extended assistance to Armenia. Grigoryan expressed his appreciation for the support provided under this framework, describing it as crucial for enhancing Armenia’s resilience amid a complex regional security environment.

The Secretary of the Security Council praised the support provided to Armenia through the EPF, emphasising its importance from the point of view of increasing the country's sustainability.

By Vafa Guliyeva