Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was hopeful for normalization of relations with Türkiye as he cast his vote in his country’s parliamentary elections on Sunday
Speaking with journalists after casting his ballot in the country's parliamentary elections, he expressed confidence that the border with Türkiye, as well as railway and road communications, will open in the near future.
"We currently, fortunately, have peace with Azerbaijan. You know that we have very deep and fraternal relations with Georgia. And, of course, I expect the normalization of relations with Türkiye and the establishment of diplomatic relations," he said. He also highlighted Armenia's "Crossroads of Peace" initiative, saying it could transform the region by expanding east-west and north-south transport routes benefiting Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Iran.
Armenia opened polling stations on Sunday at 8 a.m. local time for voting in the parliamentary elections. Sixteen political parties and two political alliances have registered to take part in the election, including the Civil Contract, led by Pashinyan.
Pashinyan also said Yerevan will deepen EU integration and continue a "balanced foreign policy" after the elections.
