Armenian Internal Affairs Minister lauds progress in EU visa liberalization talks

Armenian Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan underscored that Armenia is currently the only country with which the EU is engaged in visa liberalization dialogue. Speaking at a joint press conference with EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Yerevan, Sargsyan said that this fact represents a strong political signal and reflects the deep cooperation between the parties.

According to the minister, the dialogue on EU visa liberalization for Armenian citizens, which began in September 2024, is an important phase in the development of cooperation between the two sides.

“This process is not just about travel opportunities for our country. It encompasses a broad reform agenda aimed at strengthening our state institutions, improving migration and border management, and developing international law enforcement cooperation. I would also like to note that, since the start of the dialogue, Armenia has received the action plan in a record timeframe compared to comparable countries, which is an extremely demanding assessment. As the lead negotiator on the Armenian side, I consider it important to emphasize that, since the start of the dialogue, Armenia has already achieved tangible progress, according to our assessments. The Armenian government is fully committed to implementing all the criteria set out in the European Union’s visa liberalization action plan,” Sargsyan emphasized, adding that relevant mechanisms have been established to effectively coordinate the process.

The Minister of Internal Affairs also stated that Armenia will continue close cooperation with the European Union and international partners to ensure the successful implementation of this process.