Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday that Armenia does not plan to withdraw from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and, moreover, seeks to utilize its membership to advance its economic interests.
Speaking at a press briefing, he emphasized that Armenia continues its policy of diversifying export and import directions.
“We are saying that we are not only not planning to leave the Eurasian Economic Union, but we also intend to use our leverage and our engagement to protect our country’s economic interests,” the Prime Minister said.
He said that the diversification of export and import directions is not a new process, and that growth in trade turnover has already been recorded across various directions.
Pashinyan lauded the opening of the Akhalkalaki–Kars railway for Armenia’s exports.
“I am very pleased that the Akhalkalaki–Kars railway has been opened for Armenia’s exports, and in the near future business delegations will travel to explore potential markets via this railway,” he said, adding that invitations from partners have already been received.
According to the Prime Minister, the potential of the EAEU has not yet been fully utilized, particularly as Armenia’s trade and economic relations with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan remain limited.
“With the opening of the railway, significant potential has emerged to develop trade and economic relations between Armenia and Kazakhstan, and between Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, through Azerbaijan,” Pashinyan said.
He recalled that alongside the first operation of the railway, Armenia also signed a deal for the import of grain from Kazakhstan.
“We see potential in the EAEU, and we will continue to work calmly, in a partnership spirit, to resolve all issues,” the Prime Minister said.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk earlier said that the issue of Armenia’s status in the Eurasian Economic Union will be discussed at the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting scheduled for May 29 in Astana. Overchuk noted that Russia does not want Armenia to leave the EAEU but warned of possible consequences amid Armenia’s EU integration course.
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