I will go to the EAEU and resolve the issues on the spot – Nikol Pashinyan

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he does not see a problem in Russia’s decision to restrict the export of certain goods from Armenia.

“Let them not make us choose between pepper and the state. Yes, pepper, roses, and apricots will grow in Armenia, and exports from Armenia will double, including to the EAEU countries,” he stated in Tsovinar.

According to him, parts of the opposition are encouraging Russia to impose export bans in order to influence public opinion.

“This people is not a people who would trade pepper for their homeland,” he said.

Pashinyan also noted that he is the only EAEU official participating in both main EAEU governing bodies:

“I have sufficient leverage that, if I earn your trust after the elections, I will go and resolve the issues on the spot.”

At the same time, he emphasized that he does not intend to escalate disputes with Russian counterparts and will continue to maintain friendly relations.