During Armenia's 2018 Chairmanship, the Government of Armenia announced its goals to strengthen and advance regional economic cooperation, promote greater cooperation between the BSEC and the European Union and United Nations, increase dialogue between BSEC members and observer countries, and further develop renewable energy.
[1][2][3][4][5] The Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) is the inter-parliamentary consultative institution of the BSEC.
Armenian officials stated their support for promoting economic growth and sustainable development in the region.
[12] In February 2022, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, called for the expansion of cooperation between BSEC members, increasing trade, and promoting peace and security around the wider Black Sea region.
[13] On 14 March 2022, the secretary-general of the BSEC, Lazăr Comănescu, praised the resumption of efforts to revive Armenia–Turkey relations as a "source of inspiration."