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The European Council on Monday adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the Armenian armed forces worth €10 million.

"For the first time, the EU decided to support Armenia from the European Peace Facility. The aim of this assistance measure is to enhance the logistical capacities of the Armenian Armed Forces, and to contribute to improved protection of civilians in crises and emergencies. It also aims to enhance the resilience of Armenia and accelerate interoperability of its Armed Forces in case of possible future participation of the country in international military missions and operations, including those deployed by the EU. Concretely, the adopted assistance measure will allow the provision of a fully-fledged deployable tent camp for a battalion-sized unit," the European Council said in a statement.

"Security is an increasingly important element of our bilateral relations with Armenia. This European Peace Facility measure will further contribute to the resilience of the country. We have a mutual interest to further scale up our dialogue on foreign and security policy, also looking into Armenia’s future participation in EU led missions and operations," statement quoted EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell as saying.

The support will be provided in the framework of the EU’s partnership with Armenia, which is based on "shared values and aimed at promoting peace, stability and prosperity in Armenia and the South Caucasus."

"The EU is committed to enhancing the comprehensive political and economic partnership with Armenia, based on the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, and to further strengthening our relations in all their dimensions. This includes intensifying dialogue and cooperation in the area of foreign and security policy, also encompassing the common security and defence policy (CSDP)," the EU Council said.