Bulgaria and Armenia sign strategic partnership in Yerevan

03.05.2026 | Foreign policy

Vice President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a declaration for a strategic partnership. The focus is on the economy, energy, and Armenia's integration into the EU.

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Historical cooperation between Sofia and Yerevan

President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a Joint Declaration for Strategic Partnership in Yerevan. The two leaders emphasized the excellent political dialogue and outlined new horizons for cooperation in key sectors such as economy, energy, and defense.

"Bulgaria is ready to share its 19 years of experience as a member of the European Union to support Armenia on its path toward closer European integration," stated President Iotova.

Within the framework of her visit to the Armenian capital, the President participated in the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community. Highlights of her program include:

The visit underscores Bulgaria's role as a bridge for stability and prosperity in the region, especially in the context of current geopolitical challenges.