EU Council chief hails Armenia’s election outcome as step toward future

European Council President António Costa has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his election victory, noting that the result reflects a mandate for a future built on peace, stability and stronger regional cooperation.

The people of Armenia have voted for a future built on peace, stability and stronger cooperation with their neighbours and the world.

Congratulations to @NikolPashinyan on the results. You can be proud of your role in strengthening Armenia’s resilience, stability and prosperity.…

— António Costa (@eucopresident) June 8, 2026

“The people of Armenia have voted for a future built on peace, stability and stronger cooperation with their neighbours and the world. Congratulations to Nikol Pashinyan on the results. You can be proud of your role in strengthening Armenia’s resilience, stability and prosperity

Together, the EU and Armenia are building stronger links between people and creating new opportunities in energy, trade, and digitalization. Our strong partnership is an investment in a more peaceful and prosperous future for the region as a whole,” Costa wrote in a post on X.

Costa’s remarks follow Armenia’s parliamentary elections held on June 7, 2026. The vote marked the first regular National Assembly election since 2017, following snap elections in previous years. Voter turnout reached approximately 59 percent. 

Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party secured about 49.85 percent of the vote and 61 seats in the 101-seat parliament, allowing it to govern alone despite a decline from previous results, while the pro-Russian Strong Armenia alliance came second with roughly 23.3 percent and 28 seats

By Jeyhun Aghazada