EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Cos made important statements on Armenia in response to a question from Romanian MP Cristian Terhes.
In her question, the MP expressed concern that, in a difficult geopolitical situation, Europe could lose the countries of the South Caucasus and wondered what plans Brussels has to keep Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia in the European orbit, especially now that the “Middle Corridor” has become the only reliable trade route.
“We have already financed the project for the interconnection of power lines between Armenia and Georgia. This project will enable Armenia to receive sufficient electricity from Georgia. Without Georgia, a real connectivity agenda is impossible. We are open to Georgia’s involvement, but we will be able to do so only to the extent that Georgia itself shows willingness to engage in other areas,” Cos said.
The Commissioner also added that although the political dialogue with Georgia is currently at a difficult stage, the European Union continues to work in the region and regularly considers the potential of Georgian infrastructure in negotiations with Armenia. According to him, Armenia and neighboring countries are not only a transport corridor to Europe but also important energy and digital partners, with whom closer ties are a geopolitical priority for Brussels.
“Due to the war situation around Iran, the southern trade routes no longer exist. So the best option is the Middle Corridor, the “peace corridor” (whatever you want to call it). We are involved. Yes, Trump is also involved. There is a 42-kilometer corridor project. We are working with Azerbaijan and conducting a feasibility study for the Nakhichevan railway. We are also negotiating with Turkey to improve connectivity. This agenda is more than just transport: it also includes energy and digital infrastructure. “Energy is particularly important because we are currently facing serious risks,” he stressed.
