Armenian foreign policy

Armenia debates ‘pre-election proposal’ for ministry of sex

Armenia

February 03, 2026

The proposal was made by Sargis Karapetyan, the son of businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who is under house arrest on charges of calling for the seizure of power. The family’s party will contest the upcoming elections.

Opinion: oligarch Samvel Karapetyan’s party ‘Strong Armenia’ will represent Russian interests

Armenia

January 30, 2026

According to political analyst Robert Ghevondyan, it would be more honest to call the party “Strong Russian Armenia”.

Partial reopening of Armenia–Turkey border expected, no date announced yet

Armenia-Turkey

January 27, 2026

According to Armenian media, the border will open on 1 February for third-country nationals and holders of diplomatic passports. Official Yerevan has neither confirmed nor denied these reports.

Opinion: 'Armenia is returning to space it was pushed out of'

Armenia

January 23, 2026

Armenian experts say Armenia’s participation in Trump-created council is an ‘unprecedented development opening new opportunities’

US stake in TRIPP project to reach 74%, Yerevan and Washington say

Armenia

January 14, 2026

Armenia will grant the company implementing the project construction rights for 49 years. If the term is extended, Armenia’s stake will rise from 26% to 49% over the following 50 years. Details from Armenia’s foreign minister Ararat Mirzoyan

Three new chekpoints on Armenia-Azerbaijan border: why they appeared

Azerbaijan-Armenia

November 28, 2025

Officials have only confirmed that the border guards have begun service and that the posts meet modern standards. Comment from military analyst Leonid Nersisyan

Armenian parliament backs agreement defining Yerevan’s role in EU crisis-management missions

Armenia-EU

November 26, 2025

After ratifying the agreement, Armenia will be able to take part in both civilian and military EU crisis management operations

Transit of wheat to Armenia through Azerbaijan: what it means economically and politically

Azerbaijan-Armenia

November 12, 2025

Will the trial shipments mark the beginning of regional cooperation?

'Enclave issue to be discussed only after border delimitation' — comment from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

November 11, 2025

Baku raises the return of enclaves again, stressing it as a priority for Azerbaijan. Armenian authorities respond that there are “no news” on the matter yet. Full details.