Trump Backs Armenian PM Pashinyan Ahead of Crucial Elections
Trump endorses Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of tense June poll
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US President Donald Trump has endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for the June 7 parliamentary elections. This election is critical as Armenia shifts its foreign policy towards the West amid ongoing tensions with Azerbaijan and a recent military takeover of the Karabakh region.
- 01The parliamentary elections on June 7 are pivotal for Pashinyan's government as Armenia seeks to reduce its reliance on Russia.
- 02Trump emphasized the importance of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), a US-brokered transit corridor through Armenia.
- 03Pashinyan thanked Trump for his endorsement, highlighting the strengthening ties between the US and Armenia.
- 04The endorsement follows a visit from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who discussed important agreements between the two nations.
- 05Armenia is still recovering from the mass exodus of 100,000 ethnic Armenians after Azerbaijan's military actions in 2023.
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US President Donald Trump endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, 2026. This election is significant as it represents a test of Pashinyan's efforts to pivot Armenia's foreign policy towards the West, distancing the country from Russia. Trump described Pashinyan as a 'great friend and Leader,' emphasizing their shared vision for peace and prosperity in the region. He highlighted the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), a US-brokered initiative that aims to create a transit corridor through Armenia, enhancing connectivity between Azerbaijan and its Nakhchivan exclave. Pashinyan expressed gratitude for Trump's support, which comes shortly after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Armenia, where he discussed key agreements between the US and Armenia. The backdrop of this political endorsement includes Armenia's ongoing recovery from the fallout of Azerbaijan's military takeover of the Karabakh region, which resulted in a significant exodus of ethnic Armenians.
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The endorsement could strengthen Armenia's ties with the US, potentially influencing future foreign investments and policies.
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