Pashinyan on the Resolution Adopted by the European Parliament

The regular meeting of the Government of Armenia has taken place, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Before discussing the agenda, the Prime Minister delivered a speech addressing the recent resolution adopted by the European Parliament regarding closer ties between the European Union and Armenia, as well as the necessity of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Pashinyan stated, “The European Parliament has acknowledged Armenia's achievements in democracy, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption through its resolution, which is extremely important for Armenia's international perception.”

The Prime Minister also noted that the resolution cited part of his speech delivered in the European Parliament on October 17, 2023, where he expressed that Armenia is ready to be as close to the EU as the EU considers feasible, adding that if Armenia wishes to apply for EU candidate status, EU institutions must provide support.

“This resolution should be a subject of public discussion. It is yet another opportunity to discuss the vision for the future of the Republic of Armenia, and I hope that political forces, NGOs, and various layers of society will express their attitude towards this message from the European Parliament because such messages need a much broader response than just the government or the parliamentary majority,” said the Prime Minister.

He assured that the Armenian government is committed to continuing work towards the further development and deepening of relations with the EU.

It is noteworthy that the European Parliament adopted a resolution on March 13, suggesting that the possibility of granting EU candidate status to Armenia be considered. The resolution also condemns the intrusion of Azerbaijani military forces into internationally recognized territory of Armenia and the continuing occupation of certain parts of the country, as well as reaffirming the demand for Azerbaijani troops to withdraw from Armenia's sovereign territory.