Source: European Commission (video statements)
"Our ‘Peace through Connectivity Package’ will help build a peaceful and prosperous future for the South Caucasus. With up to €200 million of grant funding, leveraging up to €2 billion of investments in connecting the region, fostering partnership and creating a lasting culture of peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Together, we can turn peace on paper into peace in practice." – Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
On 1 July 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to discuss ways to foster peace in the region through greater connectivity and support to border communities. They also discussed bilateral EU-Azerbaijan trade and energy partnerships.
During the visit, President von der Leyen unveiled concrete actions to advance regional cooperation, as well as initiatives to anchor Azerbaijan in the Connectivity Agenda.
To support this ambition, the President announced a Global Gateway investment package of up to €200 million for connectivity projects across the South Caucasus.
An additional €20 million will be dedicated to a peace-fostering programme for local populations in both Armenia and Azerbaijan. The President also stressed the significance of investing together in energy and specifically on renewable energies.
For the full transcript of the President’s speech, see here:
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_26_1503
For more information, see here:
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1494
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