2006 was marked by establishing qualitative new relations between Armenia and the European Union: on November 14 during the session of Armenia-EU Cooperation Council was confirmed and came into effect the Armenia-EU Action Plan in the framework of European Neighborhood Policy. As says the RA MFA annual report, with this document Armenia is offered to establish intensive relations with the EU in the spheres of policy, security, economy and culture, to strengthen regional and border cooperation, as well as to take responsibilities on preventing and settling conflicts. Cooperation in energy and transportation spheres occupies an important place in Armenia-EU relations. The issue of possible closure of Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant continues to remain one of the main points of talks between Armenia and the EU. Alongside, issues of integrating Armenia into the Trans-European transportation programs are being discussed. The European side assured that the EU neither politically nor financially will assist transportation projects which bypass Armenia, particularly the construction of Kars-Akhalkalaki railway.

As is mentioned in the RA MFA account, in the European Union report on Turkey the European Commission urged Ankara to open its borders with Armenia, the resolution of the European Parliament condemns the blockade of Armenia by Turkey. On February 16 the European Parliament adopted a resolution on 'Historical monuments of Azerbaijan', which condemns the destruction of Armenian Khachkars in Old Djulfa, Nakhichevan.