During a discussion held at the Dublin Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan touched upon Armenia’s foreign policy, the process of normalizing relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan, the prospects for establishing peace in the region, as well as his vision for Armenia’s membership in the European Union.
During the discussion Armenia’s foreign policy direction was also addressed. Answering the question as to whether Armenia is changing its foreign policy direction, Pashinyan noted that Yerevan does not seek to leave one partner in order to draw closer to another.
“Armenia is where it has been and is. Armenia will be there, in its place… We do not want to leave any partner and be closer to other partners. We are simply carrying out, implementing our balanced and balancing foreign policy,” the prime minister stressed.
In this context he also touched upon the “Crossroads of Peace” project, noting that as a result of its implementation not only Armenia, but the entire South Caucasus could turn into a crossroads of peace and transport communications.
At the end of the discussion Pashinyan was asked how he envisions Armenia in 20 years. The prime minister answered that at that time he sees Armenia in the European Union.
“I see Armenia in the European Union,” Nikol Pashinyan stated.
