EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood, Marta Kos, is visiting Armenia and Azerbaijan. The purpose of the trip is to promote cooperation with the European Union and advance the so-called connectivity agenda – improving transport and energy links in the region, as well as strengthening the South Caucasus’ integration with the EU.

According to the European Commission, special attention is being paid to resilience, energy security, and the opening of new transport routes that could connect the South Caucasus with Europe. Brussels expects that involving Armenia and Azerbaijan in European projects will help reduce conflict and strengthen regional stability.

At the same time, Yerevan and Baku are discussing the prospect of signing a long-awaited peace agreement. According to some reports, there is cautious hope that the document could be signed as early as autumn 2025. The negotiations remain complex, with discussions focusing on borders, transport corridors, and security guarantees.

Thus, after the signing of the Washington Declaration on August 8, the peace process has gained new momentum. The EU is seeking to strengthen its presence in the South Caucasus amid the decline of Russia’s influence.

Experts note that for Brussels, success in Armenia and Azerbaijan would be an important signal of the EU’s ability to shape a positive agenda in difficult regions.

The EU is playing the role of a “balancer”, aiming not only to provide a platform for dialogue but also to link Armenia and Azerbaijan through economic projects. If the peace treaty is signed this autumn, it would mark a historic breakthrough: for the first time in three decades, Yerevan and Baku would have the opportunity to move from confrontation to real cooperation. However, risks remain: unresolved issues regarding borders and mutual trust may complicate the process, while Turkey and Russia will closely monitor developments, seeking to maintain their influence.

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19.09.2025 06:18