Armenia and the Netherlands have officially elevated their bilateral relations with the signing of a Declaration on Strategic Partnership in Yerevan. The agreement, signed on March 12 by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, marks a significant step in strengthening cooperation between the two nations.
At a press conference following their meeting, Mirzoyan emphasized that the declaration opens a new chapter in Armenian-Dutch relations, fostering deeper collaboration across multiple sectors.
“This isn’t simply yet another visit on the path of developing our relations,” Mirzoyan said, referring to Veldkamp’s visit to Yerevan. “Today, we begin a new phase of partnership, which we just recorded with the signing of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between Armenia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This is a new milestone, both meaningful and obligating, thus I congratulate us all for reaching this point.”
During the press conference, Veldkamp reaffirmed the Netherlands’ commitment to stability and peace in the South Caucasus, highlighting the importance of Armenia’s resilience in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.
“It’s very important for the EU for our neighborhood to live in peace and stability. We are interested in the establishment of peace and prosperity in the South Caucasus,” Veldkamp stated. “I assured Minister Mirzoyan that the Netherlands is ready to support increasing Armenia’s resilience and diversification of economy, decreasing dependency on Russia.”
Addressing the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, Veldkamp stressed that constructive steps toward peace are viewed positively in the Netherlands.
“Peace and stability in the South Caucasus are highly important for Europe, and we are interested in supporting the peace process,” he said.
The Netherlands has been a strong supporter of Armenia’s democratic development and human rights reforms.
In recent years, Dutch-Armenian relations have grown significantly, with the Netherlands being one of the key European voices advocating for Armenia’s sovereignty and stability in the South Caucasus.
The two countries have also expanded trade partnerships, particularly in agriculture, IT, and sustainable energy.
