Macron backs Armenia’s pro-Europe PM as re-election campaign draws to close
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed strong support for Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a state visit to Yerevan, endorsing Armenia's pro-European trajectory ahead of upcoming elections. Macron criticized Russia for failing to protect Armenia after the Nagorno-Karabakh conflicts and advocated for regional peace, open borders, and economic integration. The visit included a European Political Community summit, where the EU offered Armenia visa and trade liberalization measures.
- ▪Emmanuel Macron publicly backed Nikol Pashinyan’s re-election bid, emphasizing Armenia’s European future.
- ▪Macron accused Russia of abandoning Armenia following Azerbaijani offensives in 2020 and 2023.
- ▪The EU offered Armenia visa and trade liberalization during a summit in Yerevan.
- ▪Macron called for open borders with Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia to promote regional peace and prosperity.
- ▪Over 40 European leaders attended the European Political Community summit in Armenia, supported by Macron.
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Emmanuel Macron shares a toast with Armenia's prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, at a state dinner in the honour of the French president in Yerevan. Photograph: Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenEmmanuel Macron shares a toast with Armenia's prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, at a state dinner in the honour of the French president in Yerevan. Photograph: Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty ImagesArmeniaMacron backs Armenia’s pro-Europe PM as re-election campaign draws to closeFrench president pitches in for Nikol Pashinyan, who faces stiff challenge from pro-Russia parties in vote next month Europe live – latest updates Patrick Wintour in YerevanTue 5 May 2026 08.52 EDTLast modified on Tue 5 May 2026 09.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEmmanuel Macron has made an unabashed…
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