Pashinyan explains renaming the Armenian Foreign Ministry to integrate economic functions into international relations.
The Prime Minister emphasizes changing the Foreign Ministry's name.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says international recognition of the genocide is not a foreign policy priority.
Russian influence network CopyCop conducted three media impersonation campaigns against Armenia's US-backed Firebird AI data center between June and July 2026, generating 1.6 million combined views to undermine Western investment and Armenia's westward realignment.
Russia pressured Armenia to choose between joining the European Union or remaining in the Eurasian Economic Union, presenting Yerevan with a significant geopolitical dilemma that reflects broader tensions over post-Soviet sphere influence.
Armenian banks implemented new sanctions-compliance regulations on August 12, requiring them to identify and block transactions circumventing Russia sanctions, restricting Russian access to Armenia's banking system as the country pivots toward European Union membership.
One year after a Washington breakthrough, Armenia and Azerbaijan's peace negotiations have stalled, failing to advance toward resolving their longstanding territorial dispute despite initial diplomatic progress.
Jordanian Foreign Minister congratulates Armenian official Ararat Mirzoyan.
Kazakh foreign minister sends a congratulatory message to Ararat Mirzoyan.
The head of the Armenian Church will stand trial amid a conflict with authorities.
Kazakhstan's President congratulates Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulates Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment.
Armenia's government resigned as announced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in a video address.
Armenian apricots become geopolitical battleground with Russia
Erdoğan expects Trump to keep his word on NATO spending commitments.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been re-elected amid concerns over domestic policies and repression of freedom of speech.
Iran holds official funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with international leaders attending.
Armenia prioritizes further institutionalization of peace in its foreign policy, according to Mirzoyan.
The Prime Minister and President meet with Foreign Ministry leaders and diplomatic mission heads abroad.
Pashinyan highlights the results of Armenia's balanced foreign policy approach.
Andrew Baker, a White House National Security Official, is departing the administration.
Armenia's 2026 parliamentary election marks a new geopolitical era for the country.
Turkmenistan's president congratulates Pashinyan on his reelection as Armenian leader.
Trump transforms frozen conflict into a potential peace blueprint according to newsfire.gr.
Trump turned a frozen conflict into a potential model for peace through diplomatic efforts.
Polish foreign minister congratulates Ararat Mirzoyan on his position according to Armenpress.
Russia and Iran lost influence in Armenia after Prime Minister Pashinyan's election victory, as the region increasingly aligns with Western and Turkish interests, weakening their regional sphere while expanding rival powers' leverage in the South Caucasus.
Japan's PM congratulates Pashinyan, calling Armenia an important partner.
Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan urged Russia to restore market access while pursuing EU integration, threatening the EAEU's stability and repeating Eastern Europe's divisive pattern of exploiting great power competition against regional neighbors.
Armenia's pro-Western election result weakened Russian and Iranian influence in the South Caucasus, creating a geopolitical vacuum that China and Japan are exploiting to develop alternative Eurasian trade routes bypassing sanctioned territories and diversifying supply chains away from traditional powers.
Armenia and Iran plan to sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement to institutionalize cooperation across politics, economics, and security, primarily driven by Iran's concerns about US military presence near its borders and the proposed TRIPP corridor threatening its strategic interests.
A Constitutional Change Needs To Be Armenia’s Next Evolution
Erdogan rejects Israel's Armenian genocide move, citing Gaza deaths instead.
Iranian President Pezeshkian and Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan met in Tehran, discussing strengthened bilateral ties through a forthcoming comprehensive cooperation treaty covering trade, transit, and economic exchanges while emphasizing regional stability independent of external powers.
Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan renamed the Foreign Ministry to prioritize economic diplomacy, reflecting a strategic shift toward leveraging international relations for broader economic development and trade advancement.
Armenia's growing ties with the EU have caused concern in Russia due to changing bilateral relations.
Armenia prepares for significant economic growth and development.
Albanian Foreign Minister congratulates Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan on his appointment.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister warned Armenia it must call a referendum on EU entry by December or face suspension from the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union, escalating pressure on Prime Minister Pashinyan's European integration efforts.
Ukrainian President Zelensky reported recapturing 745 square kilometers and 26 settlements in southeastern Ukraine since January, while simultaneously striking Russia's Novorossiysk naval base with drones and missiles, demonstrating continued military pressure despite ongoing Russian advances elsewhere.
UAE Foreign Minister congratulates Armenia's Ararat Mirzoyan on his appointment.
Azerbaijan and Armenia's 2025 Washington declaration marked a new stage in relations, shifting from war to trade and economic cooperation.
Armenian Apostolic Church leader Catholicos Karekin II faces trial over defying a court order.
Armenia's relations with Russia are strained due to trade disputes and diverging policies.
Estonia's foreign minister congratulates Mirzoyan on his reappointment as Armenia's foreign minister.
Nikol Pashinyan is reappointed as Armenia's prime minister following his party's parliamentary majority win.
China and Japan are strategically investing in trans-Caspian trade routes through the South Caucasus following Armenia's election, seeking to bypass Russian and Iranian territory while establishing alternative supply chain corridors to Europe.
Armenia's ruling party secured approximately fifty percent of the vote in parliamentary elections, signaling the country's strategic reorientation toward European integration and potential replacement of Georgia as the South Caucasus primary transportation hub through the emerging Middle Corridor.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin to resolve diplomatic tensions and align bilateral interests following his parliamentary re-election, despite Moscow's trade restrictions and Armenia's westward policy shift balancing EU engagement with Russian energy dependency.
Turkey is not Iran, despite increasing tensions with Israel and fiery rhetoric from both sides.