Armenian Security Council Secretary  meets with EU Partnership  Mission delegation 

ArmInfo.Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, received the delegation of the EU Partnership Mission to Armenia, led by Stefano Tomato, Civilian Operations Commander and Managing Director of  the EU  External Action Service.

According to the press service of the Armenian Security Council,  Grigoryan welcomed the establishment and deployment of the mission in  Armenia, highlighting the bloc’s continued support for the country  and its efforts to strengthen national resilience.

During the meeting, the interlocutors also discussed further  cooperation. In this context, Grigoryan expressed confidence that  close cooperation between the mission and Armenian government  agencies will ensure the full and effective implementation of the   mission's mandate. 

The EU Partnership Mission to Armenia is a civilian advisory mission  under the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy. The mission was  established on 21 April this year and began its work on 13 July.   EUPM Armenia was established at the request of the Armenian  government and is part of a broader and coherent EU approach,  combining short and longer-term support to help strengthen Armenian  national security. It reflects the EU's firm commitment to support  the country's resilience and democratic institutions. By providing  strategic advice, specialised expertise and capacity-building, the  mission will help Armenia better prevent, detect and respond to  hybrid threats, while fully respecting the country's ownership and  sovereignty.

The mission will have an initial mandate of two years and will  primarily be composed of seconded experts from EU member states.   Cosmin George Dinescu was appointed Head of Mission on 11 June 2026.  Previously, he served as the first head of the EU Partnership Mission  in the Republic of Moldova.

EUPM is the second civilian mission under the OPAO in Armenia. It is  distinct from the EU Mission to Armenia (EUMA), established in 2023,  which monitors and reports on the situation on the ground, as well as  promotes confidence-building and human security in conflict zones.

Earlier, EU Chief Diplomat Kaja Kallas announced the allocation of 15  million euros to Armenia to "counter Russian propaganda." On March 4,  Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova expressed  Russia's readiness to send a similar European mission to Armenia if  requested by Yerevan.