Armenia Risks Losing Its Advantages Within the EAEU: Lavrov
15.05.2026,
15:36
Armenia could jeopardize the advantages it receives within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
YEREVAN, May 15. /ARKA/. Armenia could jeopardize the advantages it receives within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
According to him, the European Union is seeking to draw Armenia into its orbit, which could negatively impact Yerevan's benefits from participating in the EAEU.
Lavrov noted that related issues could be discussed at the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, which will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, at the end of May.
He also expressed regret that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will not attend the summit.
"True, I heard Pashinyan mention that he's busy with election matters and won't be able to attend this meeting of Eurasian Economic Union leaders. That would be unfortunate, of course, because it would be a good opportunity to discuss the issues that are currently in the air," the Russian Foreign Minister added.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated on May 14 that he is not pursuing a policy against the EAEU; otherwise, the union's work would be paralyzed.
Armenian government officials have repeatedly stated that leaving the EAEU is not on the agenda. Pashinyan, however, emphasized that Armenia is moving toward EU standards while maintaining its membership in the EAEU for now. He stated that if combining both approaches becomes impossible, the next choice will be made together with the country's citizens.
According to him, the European Union is seeking to draw Armenia into its orbit, which could negatively impact Yerevan's benefits from participating in the EAEU.
Lavrov noted that related issues could be discussed at the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, which will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, at the end of May.
He also expressed regret that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will not attend the summit.
"True, I heard Pashinyan mention that he's busy with election matters and won't be able to attend this meeting of Eurasian Economic Union leaders. That would be unfortunate, of course, because it would be a good opportunity to discuss the issues that are currently in the air," the Russian Foreign Minister added.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated on May 14 that he is not pursuing a policy against the EAEU; otherwise, the union's work would be paralyzed.
Armenian government officials have repeatedly stated that leaving the EAEU is not on the agenda. Pashinyan, however, emphasized that Armenia is moving toward EU standards while maintaining its membership in the EAEU for now. He stated that if combining both approaches becomes impossible, the next choice will be made together with the country's citizens.
