Pashinyan stated that Armenia is committed to the fundamental…
Pashinyan stated that Armenia is committed to the fundamental principles of the EAEU.
Consensus
- Nikol Pashinyan stated that strengthening cooperation with EAEС countries is a key foreign and economic priority for Armenia.
- Pashinyan emphasized that the principles of the EAEС, including free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor, are not fully implemented in practice.
- Pashinyan acknowledged that Armenia cannot simultaneously be a member of both the EAEС and the European Union.
- The statements were made during a meeting of the Eurasian intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.
- Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone call on July 27.
- Armenia is open to discussing its relations with Russia in a friendly dialogue.
Points of divergence
- Pashinyan stated that a referendum on joining the EU is possible only after submitting an official application to the EU. — vedomosti
- Valentina Matvienko, Chair of the Federation Council of Russia, said that Russia-Armenia relations resemble a one-way street, as Armenia's actions do not match its statements about maintaining ties with Moscow. — vedomosti
- Pashinyan noted that there are no obligations with the EU that contradict Armenia's status in the EAEС. — kommersant
- Pashinyan said that the existence of alternative trade and economic partnerships helps increase the competitiveness of the EAEС. — kommersant
- Pashinyan mentioned that Armenia's cooperation with third countries should not be seen as a zero-sum game. — kommersant
Coverage (4 sources)
- Pashinyan: Strengthening cooperation with the EAEU is one of Armenia's priorities — Коммерсантъ
- Pashinyan stated that the principles of the EAEU are not fully implemented — Вести
- Pashinyan: Cooperation with EAEU countries remains a priority for Armenia — Ведомости
- Pashinyan stated Armenia's commitment to the foundational principles of the EAEU — Интерфакс
Key entities
- EAEU
- Armenia
- Nikola Pashinyan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Moscow
- TASS
- Eurasian Intergovernmental Council
- INTERFAX.RU
- Cholpon-Ate
- Eurasian Intergovernmental Council