Creative Europe–Armenia () is the

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n branch of the

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programme. Creative Europe–Armenia was founded in 2018, with the support of the

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, and is headquartered in

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History

The general objectives of

are to safeguard, develop and promote

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an cultural and linguistic diversity and to promote Europe's cultural heritage, to strengthen the competitiveness of the European cultural and creative sectors, in particular of the

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sector, with a view to promote

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and

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. Creative Europe–Armenia was established on 20 March 2018, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the participation of Armenia in Creative Europe. The memorandum was signed by the Armenian

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and former

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Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport

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. Commissioner Navracsics welcomed this new opportunity to strengthen

Armenia–European Union relations Armenia and the European Union have maintained positive relations over the years. Both parties are connected through the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which ...

through culture and noted that Armenia was the fourth

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member to join after Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. The

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of Armenia subsequently ratified membership in the programme. The agreement is an important achievement in the framework of the

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signed in November 2017. Former EU Ambassador to Armenia,

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, stated "Armenia will strengthen ties with the European Union by joining the programme. The benefits of the program will be tangible not only for Armenian artists, but for regular citizens as well". Following Armenia's accession, Armenian cultural organizations could now apply for funding. Eastern Partnership member countries are eligible for a maximum of 30% of the overall project budget. On 20 December 2019, Armenia hosted the ''Create, Preserve, Enhance'' event under the Creative Europe programme. The event celebrated the results and achievements of the Armenian participants in the programme and was attended by members of the

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. On 15 November 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia

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highlighted the importance of Armenia's participation in Creative Europe as a symbol of Armenia's partnership and cooperation with the EU.

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