Pashinyan: I hope that, as a result of today`s negotiations, we will  be able to resolve specific issues

ArmInfo.Moscow expects that the new Armenian government, formed following the elections, will ensure the development of relations with Russia in a spirit of friendship, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and due  consideration for each other's interests.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin made this statement during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Innoprom industrial exhibition, TASS reports.

Mishustin emphasized that Russia remains Armenia's primary foreign  trade partner, "despite the turbulence in the global economy."  According to the Russian Prime Minister, it is important for Russia  that "the Armenian government continues to maintain a favorable  climate for Russian investors and ensures the protection of their  rights and legitimate interests." He noted that Russia places great  importance on humanitarian cooperation with Armenia and suggested  "continuing the tradition of holding cultural days, exhibitions, and  festivals." Mishustin expressed confidence that, during the  "Innoprom" international exhibition, representatives of the Russian  and Armenian business communities will identify opportunities for  joint projects and establish cooperation.

In turn, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan  expressed hope for the resolution of existing issues and reaffirmed  his commitment to developing relations with Russia. He stated that  Yerevan is interested in the continued development of ties with  Moscow. "Both before and after the elections, we have been committed  to the further development of our relations with Russia," the head of  the Armenian government said, adding that he expects to resolve the  issues between the two sides constructively as a result of the  negotiations with Russia. "I hope that, as a result of today's  negotiations, we will be able to resolve specific issues," Pashinyan  said, noting that Armenia is interested in continued participation in  the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and ensuring that EAEU mechanisms  "operate as planned."

Recall, Russia has imposed large-scale restrictions on supplies from  Armenia. Effective June 12, 2026, Rosselkhoznadzor (Federal Service  for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) has completely banned  the import of all "quarantine products" from Armenia into the Russian  Federation, as well as the transit through Russian territory. The ban  covers approximately 130 EAEU goods, including virtually all fruits,  vegetables, nuts, berries, herbs, and flowers. Furthermore, effective  June 26, 2026, the agency has suspended the certification and import  of all fish products from all Armenian fisheries.