European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Armenia in July, signaling increased engagement between the EU and the nation. The visit aims to demonstrate the EU’s support for Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid ongoing regional tensions. Discussions are expected to focus on strengthening economic and political ties, as well as security cooperation. This trip follows Armenia’s increasing turn towards the West and a request for closer relations with the European Union. While specific details of the agenda remain undisclosed, the visit is widely interpreted as a message to both Armenia and neighboring countries regarding the EU’s commitment to the South Caucasus region. It also comes after Azerbaijan took control of Nagorno-Karabakh, a region internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but with a majority Armenian population. The visit underscores the EU’s desire to play a more active role in the region’s stability.