Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the “biggest problem” for Armenia’s path to EU integration is the “frozen state of political dialogue between the EU and Georgia.” He made this assertion during a speech at the European Parliament in March 2026. Pashinyan referenced the Armenian Parliament’s March 2025 law initiating Armenia’s accession to the EU, following Georgia’s receipt of candidate status in December 2023. This created a tangible prospect for Armenia’s membership, and Pashinyan requested constructive dialogue between the EU and Georgia.
The comments sparked controversy, with suggestions that Pashinyan raised the issue at the behest of the Georgian Dream party in Tbilisi, particularly given his earlier meetings with Georgian leadership in March 2026. Georgia’s authorities swiftly accused the EU of halting the accession process, despite announcing Georgia’s “temporary suspension” of integration efforts in December 2024. Deputy Chair Tornike Cheishvili accused the EU of “unilaterally” suspending dialogue in 2024.
Pashinyan refuted claims of a Georgian request, emphasizing shared agendas and his genuine concern regarding the EU-Georgia relationship. He also addressed the Iran-Middle East conflict, highlighting Armenia’s positive relations with involved parties and expressing sorrow over the ongoing war. Pashinyan praised the August 2025 Washington Summit’s peace process achievements with Azerbaijan, including the TRIPP agreement connecting Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan through Armenia.
He noted eight months of “complete peace” on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border and cargo train arrivals. Pashinyan proposed a new road connecting Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan using Armenia’s infrastructure, clarifying that this was not intended to delay the Washington agreements. Recent speculation arose regarding a drone strike on Nakhchivan, potentially utilizing Iranian territory as an alternative route.
Pashinyan also addressed the escalating confrontation between his government and the Armenian Apostolic Church, accusing certain clergymen of leading a “war party.” Pashinyan, as Prime Minister of Armenia, continues to navigate complex geopolitical challenges.
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