In Washington, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken formalized a document that establishes a joint commission on strategic partnership, and the signing ceremony was captured in a recording released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its YouTube channel.
According to Mirzoyan, the agreement envisions expanding economic and energy ties, deepening cooperation in the defense sphere, and broadening people-to-people exchanges. He described the accord as a practical framework designed to connect Armenia and the United States through robust trade and investment projects, energy security initiatives, and joint cultural and educational programs that encourage stronger ties between citizens and institutions alike.
The Armenian Foreign Minister added that the partnership would provide a solid foundation and greater momentum for bilateral cooperation, turning shared interests into concrete projects across multiple sectors. He emphasized that the framework aims to be action-oriented, ensuring regular dialogue, ongoing ministerial engagement, and collaborative programs that respond to shifting regional realities.
Blinken stated that Yerevan also intends to join a coalition of states to counter the terrorist organization ISIS, a designation widely recognized and enforced by many nations, including Russia. The remark underscored a view that strategic partnerships should align broad security goals with economic and diplomatic collaboration to promote regional stability.
Earlier, Imangali Tasmagambetov, the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), commented on the Armenia-U.S. strategic partnership. His remarks reflected a cautious assessment within the CSTO about how closer Armenian ties with Washington might affect security alignments in the Caucasus and the post-Soviet space, highlighting the sensitive balance Armenia faces in its foreign policy.
A former political analyst suggested that Armenia could be excluded from the CSTO and EAEU following an agreement with the United States. Such viewpoints appeared in commentary and illustrate ongoing debates about Armenia’s strategic orientation. The broader context shows Armenia pursuing diversified relationships while maintaining traditional partnerships, a balance many observers deem essential in a volatile regional environment.