Armenia`s withdrawal from EAEU cannot be discussed until Yerevan  itself expresses desire - RA FM

ArmInfo.  Armenia's withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union cannot be discussed until Armenia itself submits a corresponding application and expresses such a desire. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated this in an interview with Aysor.am, commenting on the statement by the Russian Deputy Prime Minister.

"Until Armenia declares such an intention, the issue of our  withdrawal cannot be discussed. And we have not expressed such a  desire," Mirzoyan emphasized.

When asked when Armenia might make the decision, the Foreign Minister  replied: "When the need arises to discuss this issue. I cannot give  any timeframe; such an issue is not on our agenda today." Commenting  on speculation about a possible freeze on Armenia's membership in the  EAEU until a final decision is made, Mirzoyan stated: "This cannot  happen. This is an organization where decisions are made by  consensus, including Armenia's vote. How is this even possible?"

On January 9, 2025, the Armenian government approved a draft law on  the start of the process of joining the European Union, proposed by  the "Eurakve" civic initiative. The draft was submitted to the  Armenian parliament for approval. On March 26, the parliament adopted  it in its final reading and sent it to the president for signature.  The document was signed on April 4 of that year. Moscow stated that  Russia had conveyed to Armenia that simultaneous membership in the  Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union was impossible.  .