Macron backs Armenia’s pro-Europe PM as re-election campaign draws to close
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed strong support for Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of Armenia’s upcoming election. Macron criticized Russia for not protecting Armenia during conflicts with Azerbaijan and encouraged Armenia to pursue closer ties with Europe for peace and growth.Key Facts
- Macron supports Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is seeking re-election.
- Pashinyan favors closer relations with Europe, unlike some neighboring countries.
- Macron said Russia abandoned Armenia during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war with Azerbaijan.
- Three pro-Russia or nationalist parties oppose Pashinyan and accuse him of conceding too much to Azerbaijan.
- France has a large Armenian community and has pushed for Armenia to join European initiatives.
- Over 40 European leaders recently met in Armenia to promote cooperation through the European Political Community.
- The EU offered Armenia easier visa rules and trade agreements at a recent summit.
- Macron called for border openings with Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia to promote peace and economic growth.
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