Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, addressing the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), announced that Armenia is formally establishing diplomatic relations with Pakistan.
In his address, Prime Minister Pashinyan reaffirmed Armenia’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation and forging new partnerships. He described the decision to open formal channels with Pakistan as a “significant step toward enhancing bilateral ties and contributing to regional peace and cooperation.”
The Armenian leader stressed that Yerevan aims to broaden its diplomatic footprint, promote economic collaboration, and work collectively with countries such as Pakistan on pressing global challenges, including climate change, sustainable development, and regional stability.
A Breakthrough After Decades of Non-Recognition
Until now, Pakistan and Armenia had not maintained formal diplomatic ties. Since Armenia’s independence in 1991, Islamabad refrained from recognizing the country, largely due to its longstanding support for Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Pakistan—alongside Turkiye—was among the few states to consistently back Baku’s position on the disputed territory while fostering close strategic, military, and economic relations with Azerbaijan. Despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations, Armenia and Pakistan occasionally engaged indirectly at multilateral platforms, including the United Nations.
However, political differences—principally over the Karabakh issue—kept the two nations apart for more than three decades. The announcement at the UNGA now signals a potential breakthrough, opening the door to direct dialogue and cooperation between Pakistan and Armenia.
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