The “Yerevan Dialogue – 2026” international conference is taking place in Armenia, drawing a distinguished roster of participants, including Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, French President Emmanuel Macron, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Turkey’s Special Representative for Normalization with Armenia Serdar Kılıç, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Magdalena Grono, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Lasha Darsalia, former Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, US State Department representatives Vinay Chavla and Sonata Coulthard, NATO representative Christian Meszaros, European Commission representative Adrienne Kiraly, and other officials and experts from various countries and organizations.
Key Discussions Across Six Thematic Areas
The conference agenda is structured around six thematic directions, each addressing pressing global challenges:
1. Beyond Geopolitical Divisions
Participants are emphasizing the crucial role of dialogue in reducing tensions, establishing peace, and ensuring sustainable development in a world marked by geopolitical divides.
2. Global Interconnectivity
Speakers in this session are highlighting the necessity of open borders and developed infrastructure to facilitate the free movement of people and goods, fostering greater global interconnectedness.
3. EU Enlargement and European Integration
This theme delves into the new phase of European Union integration and the deepening of the Armenia-EU partnership, exploring pathways for closer collaboration.
4. Democratic Resilience, Hybrid Threats, and Artificial Intelligence
Politicians and experts are underscoring the importance of overcoming contemporary challenges through close cooperation based on democratic values, particularly in the face of hybrid threats and the rise of artificial intelligence.
5. Green Transformation
Discussions under this theme are focusing on the critical importance of preserving biodiversity through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts to achieve a green transformation.
6. Technologies and Security Architecture
The final thematic area addresses the balance between state needs and private sector innovations in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, crucial for shaping future security architecture.
Recent High-Level Engagements in Yerevan
The conference follows a series of significant diplomatic events in Yerevan. On May 5, the inaugural Armenia-EU Summit took place, attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. During these negotiations, leaders discussed expanding cooperation in areas such as energy, transport, digital technologies, and infrastructure connectivity, signing several documents aimed at further developing the Armenia-EU partnership.
Additionally, on May 4, Yerevan hosted the 8th Summit of the European Political Community, further solidifying Armenia’s role in international dialogues and regional cooperation.
These high-level gatherings underscore Armenia’s growing importance as a platform for international dialogue and its commitment to fostering stronger ties with global partners.
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