Armenia takes a step closer to EU with launch of biometric passport system

JAMnews6 November 2026, 21:15 UTCArmenia

This marks the biggest reform under Armenia’s EU visa liberalisation process. European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos described it as a choice in favour of closer ties with Europe.

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