The EU welcomed the progress related to human rights-related legislation, policy as well as the implementation of the Human Rights Strategy and deriving Action Plan for 2023-2025, and readiness of the Government of Armenia to take further measures to address the remaining issues.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to the shared principles and values of democracy, freedom, rule of law, and to the promotion of respect, protection and fulfilment of all human rights, also in the context of the ongoing visa liberalisation dialogue.
Armenia and the EU agreed on the need to effectively safeguard the rights to freedom of assembly, association and of expression and preserve civic space. They underlined the importance of ensuring accountability of the police and noted the new legislation in this regard. The EU praised Armenia’s progress in human rights related aspects of reforms of law enforcement and reforms in the area of migration. They also acknowledged the need to improve detention conditions and strengthen the culture of human rights in the armed forces. The EU called for limiting the use and duration of pre-trial detention.
Armenia and the EU highlighted the importance of free and fair elections and the outstanding efforts to increase public’s trust in the electoral process. Both sides acknowledged recent legislative amendments to further improve the Electoral Code. They also discussed how best to address the rising level of disinformation, including foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI).
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
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