Zelenskyi congratulates Pashinyan on victory and calls Armenia’s elections "test for the EU"
The Ukrainian head of state congratulated Armenia on holding democratic and free elections and also congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his political force's victory.
He stressed that this was "a victory for Armenia's sovereignty."
"This is a victory for Armenia's sovereignty, your independence and your right to live as you choose," Zelenskyi wrote.
The president also wished Armenia success and reaffirmed Ukraine's readiness to expand bilateral cooperation.
Separately, the president focused on the European Union's role, urging it not to delay its policy toward Armenia.
He said the EU must take steps to provide the country with real support.
According to preliminary results after all ballots were counted, the Civil Contract party won Armenia's parliamentary elections on June 8:
According to the preliminary election results, these four parties will enter parliament.
Pashinyan had earlier declared victory for his political force, expressing confidence that it would be able to form a government on its own.
In total, 18 political forces competed for seats in parliament: 16 parties and two electoral blocs. The threshold is 4% for parties and 8% for blocs.
Background
As reported, voting in Armenia's parliamentary elections began on Sunday, June 7, with 16 parties and two electoral blocs taking part. The elections took place amid geopolitical tensions and pressure from Russia over Yerevan's course toward closer ties with the EU.
The elections were held amid growing political tensions between Armenia and Russia, particularly over Yerevan's course toward European integration.
It should be noted that on May 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi spoke with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for the first time on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan.
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