In a landmark address to the European Parliament, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan underscored the strategic necessity of his nation’s European Union accession path, which he described as increasingly “tangible.”
While navigating a complex regional landscape, Pashinyan voiced significant concern regarding the strained relations between Brussels and Georgia, asserting that stability in Tbilisi is
important for Armenia, just as important as for Georgia.
Pashinyan firmly dismissed allegations that his advocacy for his neighbor was a result of pressure from the Georgian leadership, framing it instead as a shared interest in regional security.
Regarding the current conflict devastating Iran, Pashinyan maintained a position of cautious neutrality, characterizing Iran as a “thousand-year-old neighbour”—while balancing ties with his Western partners.
Admitting Armenia’s limited influence, he expressed hope for the “wisdom of our partner leaders” to find diplomatic resolutions. Despite the internal tensions, Pashinyan pointed to the success of the August 2025 Washington Summit and the development of the “Trump Route” (TRIPP) as proof that “complete peace” with Azerbaijan is achievable.
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