– [J]if the partners of OUBZ, including the Russian Federation, will not issue political statements that were discussed a few years ago, after an attack on the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia will make the final decision -announces Deputy Minister Kostanian, quoted by “Nowosti-Hartenii”. Eryvision no longer has allusion, but he speaks honestly, says the politician. He also points out that Armenia as a sovereign state will independently determine the right moment to take further steps.
In February 2024, Prime Minister Nikol Paszynian announced the freezing of the participation of Armenia in OUBZ, and in May the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the country is withdrawing from financing the work of the organization. In January this year, the Armenian interview published a public report in which he stated, that the country does not intend to return to full participation in the near future in OUBZ.
“We consider it unlikely that in 2025 the reasons why Armenia suspended its membership. On this basis The organization's prestige remains under a serious question mark And it becomes a “reason for reflection” for other Member States ” – we read in the document.
Split in relations with Russia and OUBZ He followed the fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan In Górski Karabakh, when the eryvaus officially appealed to allies for support. However, the organization dominated by Moscow was limited to the expression of “concern” and “condolence”. Since then, Paszynian has repeatedly criticized OUBZ for lack of help for Yerevan, and the prime minister called this organization a “bubble alliance”, which in his opinion “planned war” against Armenia together with Azerbaijan.
