Interreg Black Sea Basin Programme will be soon welcoming Armenian beneficiaries as partners in the EU cofinanced cooperation projects.
Armenia joins the Cohesion Policy family!
- 17 February 2025
On 13 February 2024 the Armenian government approved a proposal to support the funding agreement for the Interreg Black Sea Basin 2021-2027 cooperation programme.
The programme, with a total budget of €94 million, including €85 million provided by the EU budget: the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Neighbourhood, Development, and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), aiming to enhance cooperation among the Black Sea region countries.
The programme offers a unique platform for cooperation between 3 Member States and 5 non-EU partner countries in the Black Sea Basin area: Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Moldova.
Armenia’s involvement will be on an in-kind basis, requiring no direct financial contributions from the country.
The program focuses on fostering “green” and “blue” economies, protecting the environment, advancing scientific research, and promoting innovative technologies. The programme is prepared also in line with the priorities of the EU Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea.
Eligible beneficiaries include state authorities, local government bodies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and cultural and scientific organizations.
Armenia has been part of the 2007-2013 and 2014-2020 editions of the Black Sea Basin Program, under which a total of 119 projects were awarded and implemented in 8 countries surrounding the Black Sea Basin.
This agreement aligns with the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), underscoring Armenia’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the European Union.
Disclaimer (*)
Following Russia’s illegal, unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine and its illegal attempt at annexing the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, and at occupying parts of Ukrainian territory, only territories under the legitimate control of the sovereign Government of Ukraine are eligible under the programmes. Temporarily occupied territories will not be eligible as long as they remain under Russia’s military control.