Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the government press service reports.
The official statement notes: “The interlocutors exchanged views on the agenda of Armenia-Russia relations, particularly on the issues that have arisen in bilateral economic relations.
Prime Minister Pashinyan emphasized that the restrictions on the export of Armenian-origin goods to the Russian market contradict the legal framework of Armenia-Russia and the regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union, and requested measures to address these issues.
Regarding the issue of holding a referendum in Armenia on joining the European Union, mentioned in the joint statement of the leaders of the four EAEU member countries dated May 29 this year, Prime Minister Pashinyan emphasized that holding a referendum is practically possible only after Armenia officially applies to the European Union for membership and makes the topic substantive.
At the same time, Prime Minister Pashinyan highlighted the readiness of the Government of the Republic of Armenia to resolve the mentioned issues through open, partner, and friendly dialogue.”
