Armenia Seeks Continued Dialogue with Russia, Addresses EAEU Membership Concerns
Quick Look
- Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan affirmed Yerevan's interest in maintaining dialogue with Russia, with bilateral contacts expected soon.
- He also stated Armenia does not view its EAEU membership as problematic while pursuing closer EU ties, noting authorities have considered the EAEU leaders' May 29 statement.
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Why It Matters
Armenia is navigating its foreign policy by maintaining dialogue with Russia while also seeking closer ties with the European Union, which involves addressing its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union.
YEREVAN, July 1. /TASS/. Armenia is interested in maintaining dialogue with Russia, with bilateral contacts expected soon, Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan told reporters.
"We are interested in dialogue and in continuing our relations. We will engage in contacts soon," the senior diplomat said in response to a request to comment on the current state of the Armenia-Russia relations.
Answering a question about how Armenia plans to address issues related to its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) while pursuing closer ties with the European Union, Safaryan noted that Yerevan does not view this as a problem. In response to a follow-up question on what Armenia plans to do regarding the EAEU leaders' May 29 statement delivered to Yerevan, the deputy foreign minister noted that the country's authorities have considered it. "We will touch upon it at the upcoming [EAEU] meetings," he noted, referring to the December deadline set by EAEU leaders to consider the future of Yerevan's membership in the organization.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Armenia will engage in bilateral contacts with Russia soon.
Very likely · Within weeks
Armenia will address its EAEU membership at upcoming meetings before the December deadline.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific issues will be discussed in upcoming Armenia-Russia contacts?
- How will Armenia reconcile EAEU membership with closer EU ties in practice?
- What is Armenia's detailed plan regarding the EAEU leaders' May 29 statement?
