European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits Armenia after talks in Baku with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, and then outlines EU support in Yerevan. Multiple outlets report that she tells Armenian officials and audiences that the EU stands ready to support Armenia and frames the visit around the regional peace process and new economic prospects.
In Armenia, von der Leyen is described as announcing major EU initiatives that include economic and political support. One outlet highlights that the package is intended to help Armenia benefit from opportunities in the South Caucasus and to engage with the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Another outlet similarly describes the trip as focused on strengthening EU involvement in a region shaped by changes after Russia’s influence.
One report also says the messaging emphasizes peace and economic cooperation while giving less attention to human rights concerns in Azerbaijan. Overall, the accounts describe a coordinated diplomatic trip spanning Baku and Yerevan, with EU support announcements delivered in Armenia following the Azerbaijan talks.
