BISHKEK — Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek today, marking their first in-person interaction following Pashinyan’s re-election victory in June.
PM Modi extended his congratulations to PM Pashinyan on assuming office for another term, after which the two leaders reviewed the expanding footprint of India-Armenia bilateral relations and discussed critical regional and global developments.
Key Highlights
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First Meeting Post-Elections: The bilateral engagement served as the first meeting between the two leaders since PM Pashinyan was re-appointed following Armenia’s general elections.
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Broad Strategic Cooperation: Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the growing momentum in bilateral ties, agreeing to further deepen cooperation across defense, trade, pharmaceuticals, mining, education, and culture.
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Regional Security & Peace Efforts: PM Pashinyan briefed PM Modi on the ongoing implementation of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement. In response, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to dialogue and diplomacy to achieve long-term regional peace and stability.
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Global Perspectives: The discussions also touched upon the broader geopolitical situation, including current developments in West Asia and shared multilateral priorities.
