We will replace dependence on the few with dependence on the many. Peace has been established in the Republic of Armenia, and I congratulate all of you on this event, since it is precisely the protection of peace that is the main issue of the upcoming elections. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is on vacation and heads the ruling Civil Contract party’s electoral list for Sunday’s parliamentary election in Armenia, on Tuesday stated this during their election campaign in Sevan city.

Commenting on citizens' concerns about the processes taking place within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Pashinyan said that the Armenian government has already made a decision to assist Armenia’s exporters in case they encounter unfair obstacles in foreign markets. In such situations, the state implements subsidy programs so that there are no victims in the economy.

At the same time, the premier of Armenia said that if the goods really do not meet quality standards, then exporting low-quality products at the expense of sovereignty and state interests is unacceptable, and the Armenian authorities will help such businesses to modernize their production.

“The formula for independence is to replace dependence on the few with dependence on the many,” Pashinyan noted, speaking about the need to diversify consumer markets within the framework of a balanced foreign policy.

He added that Armenia is actively exploring new markets, and the country’s business delegations have already traveled abroad, where they have received specific offers for fruit and vegetable purchases. According to Pashinyan, the modest amount of Armenian production in this situation even makes the task easier, since the entire production is able to be consumed by only one large European supermarket chain at once. Moreover, the decline in Armenia’s exports may temporarily reduce the country’s domestic prices for fruits and vegetables, which will help local consumers, and the exporters will be protected by state subsidies during this period.

“In 2025, we recorded the first calendar year when emigration stopped in Armenia and the immigration process began, and this is directly related to the peace factor,” noted the leader of Armenia’s ruling party, and drew attention to the fact that the tourism sector also contributes to economic growth, where the flow of vacationers in Armenia has increased by 34 percent this year. This is an additional growth of about 160 thousand people compared to the previous year. This influx, stimulated by state subsidies for new air routes, increases domestic consumption of Armenia’s local products.

"They are trying to force citizens to abandon their support for the peace agenda by stopping a car loaded with peppers at the border. We will take care of that pepper ourselves, the government will pay the money for it, and you will take care of peace," said Nikol Pashinyan.