In a speech on Argentine television station TN on March 31, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan emphasized that his country considers America and Europe to be its main allies. reaffirmed diplomatic priorities in the context of discussions on Armenia’s position towards NATO. However, he still emphasized: “Armenia has no plans to join NATO.”
“We have cooperated with NATO to participate in peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan and increased presence in Kosovo.” but this is just a form of cooperation…” Mr. Mirzoyan said.
And the Armenian Foreign Minister continued to affirm: “If you want to talk about the application or desire to become a member of NATO – there is none. Currently this issue is not on our agenda.”
Speaking on TRT WorldTV on March 9 of Turkey Foreign Minister Mirzoyan said that Armenia is considering applying to become a member of the European Union (EU) and is holding major internal discussions on this issue.
Foreign Minister Mirzoyan also believes that there is an opportunity to expand cooperation with European countries, mainly France and even the United States. This will also include strategic negotiations with Washington.
According to Armenian and EU sources, the US is expected to have an important meeting on April 5 to discuss this dynamic. The move caused Russia to express concern.
The latest statement by Armenia’s Foreign Minister came after Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow was concerned about the Armenia – EU – meeting. America.
Armenia is a close ally of Russia in the Collective Security Treaty (CSTO). However, the relationship between Russia and Armenia has worsened recently, leading to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suspending Armenia’s participation in the CSTO. But Armenia has so far not announced its complete withdrawal from this organization.
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