Relations between Armenia and Russia are currently at their highest level ever, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during a Q&A session in parliament.

Responding to a question from Lilit Minasyan of the Civil Contract faction, the prime minister referred to statements by businessman Samvel Karapetyan regarding Armenia’s potential economic situation and claims of worsening relations with Russia.

He dismissed such claims as unfounded.

Pashinyan noted that similar concerns had been raised in 2018 and 2021, but stressed that current bilateral relations are stronger than ever.

The prime minister said he remains in constant working contact with the Russian president and the head of government, giving the relationship “special content.”

He also emphasized that Armenia has not entered and will not enter into confrontation with Russia.

“We have not argued with the Russian Federation, we are not arguing, and we will not argue. Attempts to draw us into economic or political contradictions are in vain,” Pashinyan said.

According to him, a balanced foreign policy includes maintaining strong relations with Russia, and Armenia will continue to follow that course.