Pro-European party wins elections in Armenia, Kallas: Citizens chose their future in Europe despite Russian pressure

The ruling pro-European party in Armenia has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country's turn towards Europe and away from its traditional ally, Russia.

Final results in the small South Caucasus country showed that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party secured a slim majority, while the Strong Armenia alliance, led by Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, won 25% of the seats in parliament.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas, commenting on the result, said that Armenia has chosen its future in Europe despite Russian pressure.

"Of course the counting of ballots is continuing, but it seems that, despite strong Russian pressure, people are nevertheless choosing a European future, which is a good thing," Kalas said ahead of the informal meeting of EU defense ministers in Cyprus.

The result strengthens Pashinyan's position as he pursues his important and politically sensitive goal: a peace agreement with Armenia's longtime adversary, Azerbaijan, and normalization of relations with Turkey.

"The people of Armenia voted for peace, regional prosperity and regional cooperation, and I hope this will receive a positive response from Turkey and Azerbaijan," Pashinyan said.

Pashinyan added that Armenia will continue to deepen ties with the West, while maintaining its membership in the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union.

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