Facilitating market development across the Eastern Partnership

Facilitating market development across the Eastern Partnership (EaP)—comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine—presents significant opportunities to advance economic integration, political cooperation, and sustainable growth between the European Union and its Eastern neighbours. Through targeted initiatives, regulatory alignment, infrastructure improvements, and strategic public-private partnerships, the Eastern Partnership strengthens trade connectivity, reduces market barriers, and supports inclusive economic development. These efforts directly benefit strategic sectors such as agriculture, energy, advanced manufacturing, digital innovation, and critical minerals, essential for renewable energy transition and technological resilience. By fostering transparency, enhancing investment environments, and promoting sustainable business practices, the EaP framework creates a more attractive economic region, boosting competitiveness and economic resilience. Ultimately, facilitating market development across the Eastern Partnership helps integrate diverse economies into broader European and global markets, reinforcing stability, prosperity, and resource security in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus.