Armenia diplomacy

'From crisis management to stability': Pashinyan unveils new government programme

Nikol Pashinyan

August 21, 2026

Armenia's Cabinet approves 2026–2031 programme: Pashinyan explains what to expect over the next five years and outlines the government's foreign policy priorities

'Managing threat of war': Pashinyan on Grigoryan-Hajiyev meeting

Armenia-Azerbaijan

June 18, 2026

According to Nikol Pashinyan, he instructed the secretary of Armenia's Security Council to contact his Azerbaijani counterpart, citing concerns about a potential escalation that needed to be averted.

Armenia welcomes Turkey move to lift bilateral trade ban

Armenia-Turkey

May 13, 2026

Turkey lifts ban on direct trade with Armenia. Preparations have been completed, while previous trade had to go through third countries.

'We know better when to decide': Nikol Pashinyan responds to Vladimir Putin on choice between EU and EAEU

Armenia-Russia

May 11, 2026

Putin said Armenia should decide “as soon as possible” between the EU and EAEU in order to pursue “a soft divorce”. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan disagrees. Here are the details.

Yerevan vox pops: what residents say on peace with Azerbaijan

Armenia-Azerbaijan

April 27, 2026

The Armenian-Azerbaijani border has been calm for two years, with no exchange of fire. Both governments say peace has been established. But what do Yerevan residents think?

'Hint of discontent': Armenia’s foreign minister skips Antalya diplomatic forum

Armenia-Turkey

April 17, 2026

According to Turkologist Nelli Minasyan, the Armenian side is signalling its dissatisfaction with Turkey’s failure to implement the agreements reached.

'We will not act against Russia, but will always act in Armenia’s interests' — Pashinyan

Armenia-USA

February 11, 2026

In the interview with Channel One, the Armenian prime minister also spoke about new opportunities created by the strengthening partnership with the United States and commented on domestic political issues.