Security, economy, countering hybrid threats: Full text of Armenia-Luxembourg strategic partnership declaration

The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Armenia and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Below is the full Joint Declaration, signed by Armenian FM Ararat Mirzoyan and Luxembourg’s FM Xavier Bettel.

Joint Declaration

on a Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Armenia

and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Emphasizing the shared desire and determination of the Republic of Armenia and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (‘the Parties’) to deepen their relations in the areas of politics, economy, defense, security, justice, culture, education, environment, and explore their expansion to new areas;

Affirming the fundamental values underlying their partnership, including the commitment to strengthen democracy and the rule of law, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the promotion of multilateralism and a rules-based international order;

Remaining committed to universally recognized principles and norms of international law, particularly the purposes and principles outlined in the UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Act;

Aiming at contributing to regional and international security, stability, and peace;

Reaffirming Armenia’s aspiration to strengthen its political, economic, security, cultural and social ties with the European Union and the broader community of democratic states;

In the spirit of friendship and mutual respect, with the intention to provide for a comprehensive and effective framework for bilateral cooperation based on shared priorities and objectives, the Parties express their determination to reinforce their bilateral relations through the establishment of a Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Armenia and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

1.       Political Dialogue, Regional and International Cooperation

1.1.          The Parties will, as appropriate, sustain and intensify high-level contacts between political leaders and representatives of the executive and legislative bodies of both States.

1.2.    The Parties will conduct periodic political consultations at the level of the Deputy Foreign Minister/Head of Department and/or the Political/Deputy Political Director to exchange views and coordinate positions on bilateral relations, as well as on international and regional issues of mutual interest

1.3.      Highlighting the importance of deepening Armenia-EU partnership, the Parties will encourage the establishment of regular bilateral thematic consultations focusing on supporting Armenia’s approximation with EU standards, advancing the full and effective implementation of the EU–Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership  Agreement  (CEPA)  and  Strategic  Agenda  for  the  Armenia-EU

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1.4.      The Parties will actively cooperate within international organizations, including but not limited to the United Nations, the Council of Europe, NATO, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, OSCE and International financial institutions.

1.5.     The Parties will work to promote and strengthen democracy and the rule of law, protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms, and ensuring full respect for the principles and norms of international law as well as effective governance and anti-corruption efforts.

1.6.      Recognizing the significance of the August 8th Washington Peace Declaration and on the basis of the initialed Agreement “On the Establishment of Peace and Interstate Relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan”, Luxembourg will continue to support the institutionalization of peace and normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, based on mutual recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in accordance with the 1991 Almaty Declaration, as well as delimitation of the interstate borders based on the 1991 Almaty Declaration.

2.       Security, Justice and Defense

2.1.    The Parties recognize the potential for enhanced security and defense cooperation and agree to further explore opportunities to strengthen collaboration in this regard.

2.2.    Bilateral defense cooperation will be advanced at both high-level and working-level engagements, in line with the Joint letter of intent between the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia and the Minister of Defense of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on Defense cooperation signed on 11 July 2025.

2.3.    The Parties will collaborate within international and regional organizations to address shared security challenges.

2.4.    The Parties affirm their commitment to maintaining a free, open, secure, and interoperable cyberspace.

2.5.     The Parties affirm their willingness to harmonize and strengthen their cooperation to better address large-scale cyber threats. The collaboration could focus in particular on enhancing public-private partnerships and promoting cybersecurity awareness and skills development in both countries.

2.6.     Collaborative efforts will focus on sharing experiences and lessons learned in detecting, preventing, and disrupting cyberattacks, bolstering cyber resilience, and protecting strategic infrastructures.

2.7.     The Parties shall explore joint measures to combat cybercrime, including technical cooperation and capacity-building for their law enforcement agencies.

2.8.     Cooperation will also include combating hybrid threats.

2.9.     The Parties will hold regular consultations in the field of disinformation, public diplomacy and related spheres in order to share experiences and address existing issues in the above-mentioned fields.

2.10.   The Parties shall develop mutually beneficial cooperation within their competence in countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), strengthening interaction between public and private institutions of both countries.

2.11.  The Parties shall explore strengthening the cooperation in the justice sector, including the fields of penitentiary and human rights.

3.       Economy, sustainability and energy cooperation

3.1.    The Parties reaffirm their commitment to develop and expand, whenever possible, economic and trade relations, prioritizing sectors of mutual interest.

3.2.    The Parties will promote collaboration of their respective Financial Institutions, in accordance with their national legislation.

3.3.    The Parties will explore the possibility of promoting joint ventures and research initiatives in high-tech industries, building on Luxembourg’s expertise and Armenia’s emerging tech sector.

3.4.     Economic cooperation will be further enhanced by facilitating communication between economic stakeholders and startups.

3.5.     Recognizing the multifaceted challenges faced by Armenia, being a landlocked country with limited access to global trade markets, the Parties will enhance cooperation to promote regional and international trade and transport connectivity, including through support to each other’s projects, such as Armenia’s “Crossroads of Peace” initiative.

3.6.     Collaboration will aim to implement the Sustainable Development Goals, promote innovation and technological advances, and transition to a green economy.

3.7.     The Parties shall explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the areas of agriculture, including smart agriculture, sustainable food, food safety and security, and promote the facilitation, within the framework of their national legislation, of agri-business trade.

3.8.   Cooperation shall address the challenges of climate change for the Armenian and Luxembourgish ecosystems.

3.9.   The Parties will promote the opportunity to take part in business, high-tech and technology conferences and fairs both in Armenia and in Luxembourg, as a platform for stakeholders to connect, share ideas and initiate collaboration.

3.10.  The Parties shall develop cooperation in the field of energy, particularly on the issues of the development of green hydrogen and renewable energy projects.

4.       Education, Science and Culture

4.1.    The Parties will encourage collaboration between higher education institutions, research organizations and centers, and schools of both countries, particularly in the framework of European programs.

4.2.    Considering that culture and the arts have an intrinsic value and are key for preserving democracy and peace, cultural cooperation will focus on cultural policies and activities that are of common and European interest, notably in the areas of cultural heritage and freedom of artistic expression through regular expert exchanges and joint projects.

4.3.    The Parties acknowledge the value of tourism as a channel for mutual understanding and will remain open for tourism-related dialogue, including potential exchanges in hospitality practices and cultural promotion.

4.4.    Recognizing the importance of international collaboration in the field of cinema and audiovisual arts, the exchange of expertise, best practices and knowledge, and the networking opportunities between producers, directors and other professionals, the Parties will promote, within the framework of their national legislation, the cooperation between the Cinema Foundation of Armenia and the Film Fund Luxembourg.

5.       Space and Technology Cooperation

5.1.      The Parties will explore collaboration in space and satellite technology as well as opportunities to launch potential partnerships between Armenia’s and Luxembourg’s space sectors.

6.       Final

6.1.    This Joint Declaration does not create any legally binding obligations or financial commitments unless otherwise agreed in writing by both Parties.

6.2.    This Joint Declaration does not preclude the identification and development of new areas of cooperation to be agreed upon by the Parties.

6.3.    This Joint Declaration comes into effect on the date of its signature and remains in effect, unless terminated by either Party by giving a six (6) month prior notice. Signed in Luxembourg on 16 December 2025 in two original copies in English.