The European Union will release up to €200 million in grants to strengthen transport infrastructure, energy networks, and digital connectivity in the South Caucasus. The announcement was made Wednesday in Baku by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during an official visit to Azerbaijan.
Accompanied by European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, Ursula von der Leyen met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. According to the European Commission, this initiative aims to consolidate peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan by fostering greater regional integration and providing targeted support to local populations.
Armenia and Azerbaijan were at odds for nearly forty years over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The two countries reached a peace agreement last August, following negotiations brokered by the United States during a meeting at the White House with the president. Donald Trump.
“Our ‘Peace through Connectivity’ program will help build a peaceful and prosperous future for the South Caucasus,” said Ursula von der Leyen. She stated that the goal was to transform “peace on paper into peace in reality” through concrete investments in the region.
In addition to the €200 million allocated to infrastructure, the European Commission is planning a further €20 million to support local communities in Armenia and Azerbaijan. These funds will finance projects in areas such as healthcare, demining, skills development, and support for local businesses.
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