The EU Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management (CivCom) led by the Chair Gabor Tothi visited EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA) between 24 and 27 June 2024. This is the first visit of the Committee to Armenia since EUMA was launched in February 2023.

The Committee visited EUMA headquarters in Yeghegnadzor to meet with staff members and learn more about the Mission’s work on the ground. The delegates joined patrols in Goris area, Jermuk, Khachik and Yeraskh to receive in-depth brief on EUMA’s work in the border areas. 

Head of EUMA, Markus Ritter said:

- The visit of CivCom highlights the strong support of the EU Member States to EUMA. We are dedicated to continue doing our part in supporting stability in the region.

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The Committee also met with Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vassilis Maragos, Political Adviser to the EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, the Armenian authorities and civil society representatives in Yerevan.

The Ambassador of Belgium to Armenia, Eric de Muynck hosted a reception on 27 of June marking the end of the CivCom visit.

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The Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management (CivCom) was established in 2000.

CivCom advises the Political and Security Committee (PSC) on civilian aspects of crisis management. It prepares planning documents for new missions, makes recommendations to the PSC and deals with the development of strategies for civilian crisis management.

CivCom is composed of representatives of all EU Member States.

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