Mirzoyan, Kos discus mechanisms for strengthening Armenia`s economic  cooperation with the EU

ArmInfo.  Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a telephone conversation with Marta Kos, the  European Commissioner for Enlargement.

The parties discussed mechanisms aimed at strengthening the economic  cooperation between Armenia and the EU, including measures designed  to increase mutual trade. They also exchanged views on the  implementation of programs aimed at developing regional connectivity  and further cooperation to strengthen democratic resilience within  the framework of the Armenia-EU strategic partnership agenda.

It should be noted that, due to Russia's restrictions on the import  of agricultural products from Armenia, the authorities have developed  a new program to support exporters selling their products in EU  markets, which includes subsidies to cover transportation and other  costs.  As Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted during a campaign in  the Gegharkunik region, every cloud has a silver lining. "The  Armenian delegation is currently negotiating the redirection of  exports to other markets.  Our international partners have responded  quickly to our concerns: the issue of flower exports and fruit and  vegetable purchases will be resolved very soon. The point is that the  volume of goods produced in the country is insignificant: enough for  just one large European supermarket," Pashinyan said.

According to the Statistics Committee, Armenia's trade turnover with  EU countries grew by 7.2% in 2025, reaching $2.5 billion (or 11.7% of  total trade). Exports increased by 9% to $666.8 million, while  imports grew by 6.5% to $1.8 billion. In Q1 2026, mutual trade with  EU countries increased by 54.3%, reaching $763.2 million. Exports  grew by 89.8% to $248.7 million, while imports increased by 41.5% to  $514.5 million.