Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia are all part of the Eastern Partnership framework, and over the years, the EU has strengthened its security role in the region. 

​The European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia has been deployed since 2008. A Mission in Armenia (EUMA) was established early 2023, which contributes to maintaining security in conflict-affected areas and building confidence between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Additionally, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has been facilitating talks between the two countries towards a comprehensive peace treaty. 

​This joint APRI Armenia-EPC online Policy Dialogue focused on the EU’s geopolitical significance in the region and the security challenges on the ground, including those concerning relations with Russia.  

​Welcoming Remarks
 
Anahide Pilibossian
Vice President of Strategy and Development, APRI Armenia
 
Panel Discussion
 
Kakha Gogolashvili
Director of EU Studies, Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (Rondeli Foundation)

Toivo Klaar
EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia
 
Benyamin Poghosyan
Senior Research Fellow, APRI Armenia
 
Zaur Shiriyev
Analyst, South Caucasus, International Crisis Group
 
Amanda Paul
Senior Policy Analyst, European Policy Centre (Moderator)