European Union is preparing a support package for Armenia, including immediate assistance of over €50 million – Ursula von der Leyen
04.06.2026,
16:08
The European Union is preparing a support package for Armenia, which includes immediate financial assistance of over €50 million, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
YEREVAN, June 4. /ARKA/. The European Union is preparing a support package for Armenia, which includes immediate financial assistance of over €50 million, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
"Today, I spoke with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan about Russia's recent restrictions against Armenia. This is nothing less than economic coercion, and it is unacceptable. By prolonging export restrictions on Armenian products, Moscow is using economic relations as a weapon for political pressure. We know this scenario all too well. This is why Europe stands firmly with Armenia," Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement.
According to her, the aid will not be limited to this amount and will include measures to facilitate trade in certain Armenian goods, particularly agri-food products, as well as practical support for affected sectors, "such as Armenian flowers, given that Russia recently restricted imports of Armenian flowers based on dubious accusations."
"A shipment of 10,000 flowers is scheduled to arrive in Latvia tomorrow. More will follow.
We will also continue to connect our businesses, following the commitments made at our recent summit in Yerevan," she said.
The head of the European Commission noted that EU support from 2024 under the Resilience and Growth Plan has already helped 7,000 businesses and contributed to the creation of over 20,000 jobs.
"Armenia is a place where talent, innovation, and opportunity meet. For European businesses, this is a key place to be," she emphasized. Von der Leyen also called the recent resumption of trade routes with Turkey, including rail links through Georgia and Turkey, "an excellent step forward."
"Armenia has the potential to become a strategic hub connecting Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. We stand ready to support infrastructure and border crossings as regional connections resume," she said.
The head of the European Commission noted that an agreement had been reached to establish a joint EU-Armenia working group to ensure effective coordination across all these areas, which will oversee the implementation of all these initiatives and any further measures in the future.
"Today, I spoke with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan about Russia's recent restrictions against Armenia. This is nothing less than economic coercion, and it is unacceptable. By prolonging export restrictions on Armenian products, Moscow is using economic relations as a weapon for political pressure. We know this scenario all too well. This is why Europe stands firmly with Armenia," Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement.
According to her, the aid will not be limited to this amount and will include measures to facilitate trade in certain Armenian goods, particularly agri-food products, as well as practical support for affected sectors, "such as Armenian flowers, given that Russia recently restricted imports of Armenian flowers based on dubious accusations."
"A shipment of 10,000 flowers is scheduled to arrive in Latvia tomorrow. More will follow.
We will also continue to connect our businesses, following the commitments made at our recent summit in Yerevan," she said.
The head of the European Commission noted that EU support from 2024 under the Resilience and Growth Plan has already helped 7,000 businesses and contributed to the creation of over 20,000 jobs.
"Armenia is a place where talent, innovation, and opportunity meet. For European businesses, this is a key place to be," she emphasized. Von der Leyen also called the recent resumption of trade routes with Turkey, including rail links through Georgia and Turkey, "an excellent step forward."
"Armenia has the potential to become a strategic hub connecting Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. We stand ready to support infrastructure and border crossings as regional connections resume," she said.
The head of the European Commission noted that an agreement had been reached to establish a joint EU-Armenia working group to ensure effective coordination across all these areas, which will oversee the implementation of all these initiatives and any further measures in the future.
