Armenia consistently advocates adherence to principles underlying  EAEU - RA premier 

ArmInfo.  Armenia consistently advocates adherence to the principles that underlie the Eurasian Economic Union. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this  on August 7, speaking at an expanded meeting of the Eurasian  Intergovernmental Council held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.

According to him, one of the fundamental principles of the EAEU is  ensuring the free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor.  Unfortunately, Pashinyan continued, these principles are not fully  applied in practice.

Certain restrictions and administrative measures continue to hinder  the full functioning of the common market, reducing the  predictability of business conditions and the effectiveness of  integration processes.  The Republic of Armenia ensures the most  equal and non-discriminatory conditions for the activities of  economic entities in all EAEU member states. "We consistently believe  that a similar approach should be applied throughout the Union," said  the head of the Armenian government, adding that for this very  reason, Yerevan believes that any measures that could affect the  access of goods and services to the EAEU common market are taken  solely in accordance with EAEU law, based on agreed-upon processes,  and within the framework of a constructive dialogue between the  competent authorities.

Pashinyan noted that Armenia understands that simultaneous membership  in both the EAEU and the EU is impossible. "Armenia has taken note of  the statement of the leaders of the four EAEU member states of May  29, 2026, expressing support for holding a referendum in Armenia on  the country's accession to the EAEU. As you know, in 2025, Armenia  adopted a law on the country's accession to the EU. The strategic  goal of adopting this law is to create an alternative for our  country. We understand that simultaneous membership in both the EAEU  and the EU is impossible. However, the mere fact of adopting this law  does not mean that Armenia has the opportunity to become an EU member  today," Pashinyan said.

He added that Armenia cannot hold a referendum on an issue that  currently does not exist. "Strengthening cooperation with EAEU  countries is a foreign policy and foreign economic priority. This  approach will be reflected in the program of the new government,  which I have been entrusted to lead," he said.