Speaking about the Armenian Prime Minister’s statement in the European Parliament regarding Armenia’s continued European integration, Zakharova said it was unclear what such a statement was based on, “given the deep crisis into which the European Union has driven itself.”
She noted that Armenia is a full member of the CIS and the EAEU, including the rule-making processes within these associations.
According to her, Armenia’s economy is demonstrating growth above the global average and is largely linked to trade and economic cooperation within the EAEU.
“We have repeatedly stated that simultaneous participation in European and Eurasian integration projects is impossible. “This defies logic and the laws of economics. This isn’t a political assessment—it’s Armenia’s sovereign matter—but a statement of fact,” she said.
Zakharova also expressed hope that the Armenian leadership, which had previously stated its intention to continue cooperation within the EAEU and not create obstacles for Russian business, would honor its commitments or clarify its position.
Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia is moving toward compliance with EU standards while maintaining its membership in the EAEU. He added that while both are possible, Armenia will remain a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, and when that becomes impossible, “we, together with the citizens of Armenia, will make a decision dictated by the free _expression_ of the will of the Armenian people.”
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