Lavrov: The issue of Armenia's membership in the EAEU is already on the table
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated that Armenia will not be able to combine its EU policy with membership in the Eurasian Economic Union.
“For now,” and they all actively note this, the Armenian leadership,“There is no talk of leaving the Eurasian Economic Union yet, because we have not yet joined the European Union.” But, you know, Armenia has already adopted a law on joining the European Union, so the issue is already pressing.
This was also discussed by President Putin and members of the Russian government who deal with economic issues within the EU.
И Of course, we'll have to sort this out quite quickly hereIt’s not just because we don’t respect the choice of the Armenian people, We want to know this choice.
It is impossible to implement Armenia's law on joining the European Union and remain in the Eurasian Economic Union, because the norms on which these two associations operate are mutually exclusive: tariff policy, phytosanitary regulations, and much, much more, on which everyday life depends.
So This is not about not respecting Armenia's interests, but about showing respect for the will of the Armenian people as quickly as possible.“Lavrov said at a press conference.
See also: Following Ukraine's lead. Armenia could be expelled from the EAEU as early as December.
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