EU strengthening support to Azerbaijan, Commissioner Kos says
Sep 23, 2025
EU has reaffirmed its support for normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia and regional connectivity in the South Caucasus, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said upon results of her visit to the region.
According to Report's European bureau, Kos said: "The EU strongly supports the Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization process and stands ready to invest in regional connectivity. By opening trade routes, linking infrastructure, and bringing people closer together, we can transform today"s opportunity into lasting peace and shared prosperity. The announcements during my visit put concrete resources behind this vision, turning recent diplomatic progress into tangible results for the whole region."
According to the statement, in Azerbaijan, Commissioner Kos agreed to establish a High-Level Economic Working Group to strengthen EU-Azerbaijan economic cooperation and drive investments forward in the framework of the Global Gateway.
She also announced intentions to provide further support to mine affected areas.
Through a Team Europe Initiative, the EU and its Member States are the leading donor for humanitarian demining in Azerbaijan, providing up to €23 million.
In Armenia, the adoption of the second instalment of the EU"s €270 Resilience and Growth Plan, totalling €202.5 million, was announced. This funding will strengthen reforms and socio-economic resilience.
During her visit, Commissioner Kos also launched a High-Level Policy Dialogue to monitor reform progress on strategic priorities in the bilateral agenda.
The EU will also support Armenia"s democratic resilience and elections integrity ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.
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