Key facts
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hopes to resolve recent "problematic issues" with Russia.
- Moscow had imposed trade restrictions on Armenian goods before the June election.
- Pashinyan met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Yekaterinburg.
- Pashinyan reaffirmed Armenia's commitment to the Eurasian Economic Union.
- Armenia has been pursuing a pro-Western foreign policy.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan indicated on Monday that he hopes to mend his country's relationship with Russia and resolve recent "problematic issues." These comments were made during his first visit to Russia since his re-election in June, where he met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Yekaterinburg.
Pashinyan's visit occurred amidst recent trade restrictions imposed by Moscow on Armenian goods, including fresh produce and alcoholic products. He described the meeting as an opportunity to "synchronise our watches" and address these matters.