Pashinyan says Armenia recognises it can not be member of both EU, EAEU

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said Armenia recognises that simultaneous membership in the European Union (EU) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is not possible, while stressing that the country is not yet ready to join the EU.

Speaking at a meeting of the EAEU Intergovernmental Council, Pashinyan said strengthening cooperation with fellow EAEU member states remains a key priority for Armenia's foreign and economic policy, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

“For Armenia, strengthening cooperation with the other EAEU members remains a foreign policy and economic priority. This approach will also be reflected in the new government’s program,” he said.

Pashinyan added that Armenians do not currently face a choice between the two blocs because the country has not reached the stage of EU membership.

By Sabina Mammadli