Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan has said Armenia realises it cannot simultaneously hold membership in the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), adding that any future decision on leaving the Russia-led bloc would ultimately be made by the Armenian people.
“We clearly understand that Armenia cannot be a member of both the EAEU and the EU at the same time, and it is obvious that at some point in the future we will need to make an appropriate decision,” Grigoryan told Russian state news agency TASS on Friday.
“That decision will, of course, be made by the citizens of Armenia. At present, there is no such necessity,” he said.
Grigoryan stressed that Armenia remains a committed member of the EAEU and continues to participate fully in the organization’s discussions and decision-making processes.
“Armenia is a full-fledged member of the EAEU, conducts cooperation constructively, and fully participates in discussions and all decision-making processes,” he said.
On May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Yerevan should decide “as early as possible” whether it intends to pursue EU membership or remain in the EAEU, suggesting that an “intelligent divorce” would be possible if Armenia ultimately chose the European path.
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