Today, for the first time, the European Union (EU) Council has adopted a €10 million assistance measure from the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support the Armenian Armed Forces.
This funding aims to enhance the logistical capacities of the Armenian Armed Forces and contribute to improved protection of civilians in crises and emergencies. It is designed to enhance Armenia’s resilience and accelerate the interoperability of its Armed Forces, preparing them for potential future participation in international military missions and operations, including those organized by the EU. Specifically, the adopted assistance measure will provide a fully-fledged deployable tent camp for a battalion-sized unit.
“Security is an increasingly important element of our bilateral relations with Armenia. This European Peace Facility measure will further contribute to the resilience of the country. We have a mutual interest to further scale up our dialogue on foreign and security policy, also looking into Armenia’s future participation in EU-led missions and operations,” said Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
The decision was made within the framework of the EU’s partnership with Armenia, which is based on shared values aimed at promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in Armenia and the South Caucasus.
“The EU is committed to enhancing the comprehensive political and economic partnership with Armenia, based on the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, and to further strengthening our relations in all their dimensions. This includes intensifying dialogue and cooperation in the area of foreign and security policy, also encompassing the common security and defense policy (CSDP),” stated the EU Council.
The European Peace Facility was established in March 2021 for financing actions under the common foreign and security policy to prevent conflicts, preserve peace, and strengthen international security and stability. In particular, the European Peace Facility allows the EU to finance actions designed to strengthen the capacities of third States and regional and international organizations related to military and defense matters.
