Canada Debuts at EPC Summit in Yerevan

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Armenia on Sunday for the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, marking Canada's debut as the first non-European nation to join the gathering of EU member states, Iceland, Turkey, Ukraine and others. The two-day event, which began Monday, focuses on strategic cooperation in politics, security and infrastructure.

Carney met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan upon arrival, exchanging views on bilateral relations and regional issues. Pashinyan welcomed Carney's delegation, stating, "I would like to thank you for accepting the invitation to participate in the European Political Community summit and for taking the opportunity to visit our country. I think your participation makes this format more effective, as it obviously broadens views and perspectives." Carney expressed gratitude for Armenia's support amid Canada's tensions with Iran and highlighted joint monitoring efforts with the European Union in the region. He also praised Pashinyan’s leadership in promoting regional stability and prosperity for Armenians, while pledging assistance on election-related matters.

On Monday, Carney's schedule included meetings with...