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On 6–7 May 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, met with Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, and Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, and participated in the international Yerevan Dialogue Forum. The Minister also met with representatives of Armenian civil society.
During the talks with Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, the parties discussed current issues in bilateral relations, as well as opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation and develop the potential for mutual connectivity.
Baiba Braže expressed satisfaction with the positive dynamics in EU–Armenia relations, as demonstrated by the first EU–Armenia Summit held in Yerevan on 5 May this year. The parties discussed the progress of Armenia’s reforms and modernisation, as well as its alignment with the EU. Baiba Braže expressed Latvia’s readiness to continue supporting these efforts, drawing on Latvia’s accumulated experience and expertise.
The officials discussed current issues on the regional and international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East, as well as cooperation between the two countries in international organisations, including the UN. The ministers also discussed the progress of the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process. Baiba Braže welcomed the positive developments in the Armenia–Azerbaijan dialogue and expressed hope that a peace treaty between the two sides would soon be signed and ratified.
The ministers discussed support for Ukraine. Baiba Braže expressed gratitude for Armenia’s humanitarian aid to Ukraine and emphasised the importance of closer cooperation with the EU in preventing sanctions evasion in order to limit support for Russia’s war of aggression.
During a meeting with Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry, the Latvian Foreign Minister briefed him on Latvia’s achievements and opportunities for cooperation in the fields of communication technologies and digitalisation. The parties noted the sector’s crucial role in the successful modernisation and development of their countries and agreed to strengthen cooperation both in sharing best practices in digitalisation and in fostering collaboration among private-sector representatives in the ICT field.
Speaking at the international Yerevan Dialogue Forum, Baiba Braže emphasised the need to strengthen European security, including through support for Ukraine. The Minister highlighted the strategic importance of the EU’s enlargement policy and expressed hope for the successful progress of Ukraine and Moldova’s EU accession process. The Minister also expressed support for Armenia’s efforts to move closer to the EU, which strengthen security throughout the South Caucasus and promote the region’s growth and connectivity.
