The June 7 parliamentary elections showed Armenia’s firm commitment to democracy, peace, and closer ties with Europe, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas has said.

Kallas said on Instagram that during the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, EU ministers congratulated Armenia on exercising their sovereign democratic right to vote in parliamentary elections. “The vote showed Armenia’s firm commitment to democracy, peace and enhanced cooperation in the region as well as closer ties with Europe,” she added.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan participated in an EU Foreign Affairs Council-format meeting at the invitation of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.

Kallas, speaking ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting, told reporters: “We have the Foreign Minister of Armenia joining us. They just had elections, and we have seen really increased pressure by Russia to actually change their path. That is why we have to support them to be resilient. That is why we are also discussing with the Minister what more can we do to help them on their path.”