On August 2, the EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA) opened an additional operational hub in Kapan.

EUMA Head of Mission Markus Ritter said that according to the plan, the mission intends to open six more operational hubs in Armenia - in Ijevan and Yeghegnadzor. Ritter said the center in Kapan is important from a strategic point of view. "This hub will allow us to periodically report on the situation in Syunik and Kapan. I hope that our presence here will contribute to the peace process," he said.

Notably, on January 23, the Council of the European Union approved the establishment of the European Union Civilian Mission in Armenia within the Common Security and Defense Policy framework. The duration of the mission will be two years. According to the European Union, the purpose of the mission is to contribute to stability in the border areas of Armenia, to confidence building in the region, and to provide a favorable environment for normalization efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan supported by the European Union.