The President of the European Council, António Costa, congratulated Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on the victory of the Civil Contract party in the 2026 parliamentary elections, stating:

“The people of Armenia have voted for a future built on peace, stability and stronger cooperation with their neighbours and the world.

Congratulations to Nikol Pashinyan on the election results. You can be proud of your role in strengthening Armenia’s resilience, stability and prosperity.

Together, the EU and Armenia are building stronger links between people and creating new opportunities in energy, trade and digitalisation. Our strong partnership is an investment in a more peaceful and prosperous future for the region as a whole.”