If the talks proceed naturally and continue, and we see the prospect for overall normalization of relations, Armenia will seriously consider the issue of granting the status of observer to Azerbaijan within the Eurasian Economic Union. This is what Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan said during his online press conference today.

On Dec. 10, Honorary President of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, first President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev declared that Azerbaijan may obtain the status of observer within the Eurasian Economic Union.

During today’s online press conference, Pashinyan was asked how Armenia treats this statement and whether Yerevan is considering the issue of granting the status of observer to Baku within the Eurasian Economic Union and what actions does it expect from the Azerbaijani authorities for this.

“If Azerbaijan expresses such a desire, we will consider it in any case. Armenia’s stance will depend on how the talks will continue. I can’t express a position now since the issue isn’t officially on the table, but even if it is on the table, it’s a process. If Armenia sees that this is something that will contribute to our agenda, that is, opening an era of peaceful development for Armenia and the region, then the prospect for a settlement of the Artsakh issue and the possibility of compromises will be in the general context. If we are moving forward with the other points, it would be illogical for us to create a new hotbed for the conflict,” Pashinyan said.