Pashinyan’s Chief of Staff meets EU Partnership Mission head

Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office Lilit Makunts held a meeting with Cosmin Dinescu, Head of the European Union Partnership Mission (EUPM) in Armenia.

Makunts welcomed the launch of the EUPM’s activities and highlighted the EU’s support for strengthening the resilience of Armenia’s state institutions, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release.

The meeting focused on priorities for cooperation within the framework of the EUPM’s mandate. Makunts emphasized the importance of the coordinated involvement of relevant state bodies and capacity building in the areas covered by the EUPM’s mandate.

The sides also exchanged views on the further organization and effective coordination of their cooperation.

The European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) is a civilian advisory mission, under the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP). The Mission was established on 21 April 2026 and launched on 13 July 2026.

EUPM Armenia has been established at the request of the Armenian government. The mission is part of a broader and coherent EU approach, combining short and longer-term support to help strengthen Armenia’s resilience. Through this Mission, the EU is reaffirming its commitment to supporting Armenia’s resilience and institutional capacity in the face of increasingly evolving challenges.  

The aim of this advisory civilian mission is to support the Armenian authorities in enhancing the country’s resilience against hybrid threats and ability to address evolving security challenges.