Aram Abrahamyan

‘Main obstacle to Armenia’s EU integration is frozen EU-Georgia dialogue’ – Pashinyan

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the frozen EU-Georgia dialogue remains the primary obstacle to Armenia’s integration into the European Union during a speech at the European Parliament on March 12, 2026. JAMNews Yerevan reported that Pashinyan highlighted the law passed by Armenia’s parliament to initiate accession, spurred by Georgia’s candidate status. He stressed…

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Explainer | How Pashinyan is working to topple Catholicos Karekin II

As parliamentary elections approached, tensions escalated between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian Apostolic Church. Arshaluys Barseghyan reported on this ongoing conflict. Historically, the Armenian Apostolic Church, a cornerstone of national identity dating back to 301 when Armenia adopted Christianity, maintained close ties with previous Armenian leaders. However, under Nikol Pashinyan, relations shifted,…

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Paschinjan discusses church-state relations, judicial reforms, energy cooperation with Azerbaijan and Turkey, and regional security

Nikol Paschinjan, the Armenian Prime Minister, addressed journalists on January 29th, solidifying Armenia’s neutral stance regarding the church, firmly opposing any unlawful claims to authority. He detailed planned judicial and electoral reforms, highlighting a strategic shift towards energy collaboration with both Azerbaijan and Turkey. Paschinjan underscored the importance of regional security achieved through economic integration,…

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Ilham Alijew’s Interview: U.S. relations reoriented, global partnerships expanded and regional strategy implemented

Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, outlined 2025 as a pivotal moment in the nation’s contemporary story during an interview with local reporters on January 5th. He asserted that the recent military triumph had instigated a period of political stability, fundamentally altering the dynamics of international relationships. Tense alliances had undergone significant shifts, and new…

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