Pashinyan presents details on meeting with Russian State Duma delegation

Issues related to the Armenian-Russian relations and the domestic political situation of Armenia have been discussed at the April 29 meeting of the Yelk parliamentary faction of Armenia and the delegation of Russia’s State Duma. Opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan was also present at the meeting.

Pashinyan told reporters that they’ve presented their stance – the Armenian-Russian relations must develop in by a normal path.

“We discussed and presented our stance regarding the membership to EEU, CSTO and generally the Armenian-Russian relations. We said that Armenia should continue being a EEU member, CSTO member, the Armenian-Russian relations must develop normally. We are set to discuss all issues, reach solutions in working, patient conditions, “ Pashinyan said.

Regarding the stance of Russian lawmakers on the ongoing rallies in Armenia, Pashinyan said the Russian MPs assess this fact and the excitement of the people positively.

“We reassured that what we’ve said publicly is the reality, in this context there is no conspiracy against Russia, there is no geopolitical context in our movement. Nothing threatens the Armenian-Russian friendship,” he said.