On May 22, during the government hour in the National Assembly of the Republic, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed the positive review of Armenia-EU relations and their bilateral agenda. 

He touched upon implementing the programs outlined by the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which aims to deepen the relationship between Yerevan and Brussels. "We have the CEPA's founding document, predetermining specific directions and actions. When I say there is a revision, I mean the following: now issues are being discussed and processes that go beyond the preliminary framework envisioned by CEPA," Mirzoyan explained. He emphasized that while the said agreement envisages the dialogue on visa liberalization with the EU, other instruments are also under discussion.

Mirzoyan pointed out that, in line with the Armenian Prime Minister's statements in the European Parliament and the trilateral meeting held on April 5 in Brussels, Armenia and the EU are discussing CEPA and additional instruments beyond it. "Both sides have the political will to deepen relations," he added.

The Foreign Minister stated that the efforts to enhance relations with the EU include areas such as civil aviation, economic diversification, market convergence, and raising quality standards. Addressing whether this implies expanding the CEPA's scope, Mirzoyan clarified that while there is no formal new agreement, the current document does not restrict other joint actions and programs. 

"We continue the steps for the full implementation of CEPA, and in parallel, we bring other elements that are no less important to the agenda of our bilateral relations," Mirzoyan concluded.