Talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan on finalizing a peace treaty are ongoing, though no date has been set, Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan told reporters on November 26. According to him, contacts between the sides remain active. He added that the border delimitation process is continuing at the level of the heads of the two countries’ respective commissions, stressing that developments are communicated through official statements and that the work “has not stopped.”

On Armenia’s position toward the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Safaryan reiterated that Yerevan is not considering withdrawal. Armenia has opted not to participate in CSTO summits or activities but also does not obstruct decisions. Safaryan said Armenia’s foreign policy is guided by national interests and the regional environment, noting that the country’s balancing approach remains in place. Any future adjustments to CSTO policy would be communicated publicly.

The Deputy FM also addressed Armenia’s deepening cooperation with the European Union. The parliamentary committee on EU integration approved the bill on ratifying the agreement establishing the framework for Armenia’s participation in the EU’s Crisis Management Operations. The agreement, signed on June 30, 2025, sets general conditions for Armenia’s involvement in EU missions, eliminating the need for separate negotiations for each deployment.

Safaryan emphasized that the agreement will allow Armenia to benefit from the EU’s experience and capacities in crisis management. He noted that Armenia-EU cooperation has expanded into security and defense domains in recent years, making the agreement a significant step toward closer partnership.

“The signing of the agreement is consistent with the foreign policy of the Republic of Armenia — it is a practical step toward strengthening Armenia-EU cooperation and advancing the adoption of European standards,” Safaryan said.