CivilnetIn this comprehensive interview with CivilNet, European Union Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos discusses the dramatic expansion of EU engagement with Armenia, including a groundbreaking €2.5 billion investment commitment through 2027. The ambassador details major infrastructure projects like the North-South Highway and Caucasus transmission network, explains the ongoing visa liberalization dialogue that could enable visa-free travel to EU countries, and addresses the success of the EU monitoring mission at Armenia's border with Azerbaijan.
Maragos also tackles challenging political questions about Armenia's democratic development, responding to opposition criticism while outlining EU support for judicial and police reforms. He discusses what it means for Armenia to be "EU directional" rather than focused solely on distant membership prospects, emphasizing concrete benefits already flowing from closer relations. The conversation concludes with the sensitive issue of Armenian hostages detained in Baku, where the ambassador expresses EU commitment to addressing humanitarian concerns through diplomatic channels.
