What are the latest news in Armenia?
Key recent developments and news from Armenia include:
- Approval of the 2026–2031 Government Program: The National Assembly approved Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s comprehensive government agenda. The program formally prioritizes European integration, deepening strategic ties with the West and regional neighbors, institutionalizing long-term peace with Azerbaijan, and normalizing diplomatic relations with Türkiye. -Caucasus Watch+ 1——–
- Foreign Policy Shift and Tensions with Moscow: Prime Minister Pashinyan stated that Armenia no longer considers Russia a strategic partner, citing unmet security obligations during past regional escalations.- While maintaining practical trade dialogue, Armenia continues to distance itself from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and align more closely with European and Western security partners. -Anadolu Ajansı+ 1——–
- Domestic Politics and High-Profile Arrests: Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee detained former President Robert Kocharyan and his son in connection with a major corruption investigation, drawing strong reactions from parliamentary opposition factions.- Concurrently, political friction persists between the government and the leadership of the Armenian Apostolic Church. -AP News+ 1——–
- Peace Process and Regional Transit: Progress continues on formalizing inter-state peace with Azerbaijan, including ongoing border demarcation and discussions on regional multimodal transit and trade corridors across the South Caucasus.- Türkiye Today———
- Economic and Infrastructure Programs: The government announced significant budget allocations for housing programs supporting displaced populations from Karabakh, continued funding for the North-South highway corridor, and advanced plans to select technology for a new nuclear power station by 2027 to diversify national energy security. -Caucasus Watch——–