Armenia Clarifies Pakistan Recognition Rumors
A clarification has been issued by Armenia’s Foreign Ministry after reports circulated claiming that Pakistan might be preparing to “recognize Armenia at the United Nations.” According to ministry spokesperson Ani Badalyan, such speculation is unfounded. She explained that there is no question of “recognition at the UN” because Armenia and Pakistan have already established diplomatic relations in full accordance with the UN Charter. In other words, the foundation of formal recognition has already been laid, making this topic irrelevant.
The rumors first surfaced when Russia’s TASS news agency reported that Pakistan intended to recognize Armenia as a UN member state, supposedly paving the way for its accession to the Eurasian Economic Union. This created buzz in diplomatic circles, with some sources even calling the scenario “realistic.” However, the Armenian Foreign Ministry quickly addressed the matter, saying that such suggestions were based on a misunderstanding of international procedures.
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Badalyan emphasized that both Armenia and Pakistan have already moved beyond the recognition stage. The focus now, she noted, is on strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring avenues for collaboration on multilateral platforms, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the Eurasian Economic Union, and other forums of shared interest. She pointed out that this development is part of a broader effort to normalize and expand regional ties.
This shift in relations is particularly significant given the history between the two countries. For decades, Armenia and Pakistan had no formal diplomatic ties. Pakistan openly supported Azerbaijan during the Karabakh conflict, which placed Islamabad firmly at odds with Yerevan. At one point, Armenia even categorized Pakistan as a security threat. That long-standing division began to ease following the peace agreement signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan in August, an accord that was facilitated in Washington. With the conflict officially declared resolved, new opportunities for cooperation across the region have opened.
The breakthrough moment came just days later when Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar signed a communiqué establishing diplomatic relations during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China on August 31. This act was seen as a landmark in bilateral ties and a major step toward regional reconciliation.
The Armenian Foreign Ministry’s clarification makes it clear: the question of UN recognition is no longer relevant. Instead, the real story is about what comes next. With diplomatic relations now official, Armenia and Pakistan are positioned to build a new chapter of cooperation. Discussions are expected to focus not only on bilateral matters but also on wider regional structures, where both sides may find common ground.
In short, what initially looked like a debate over recognition has turned into something more consequential. The process of normalization is already underway, and the real challenge ahead lies in how both nations choose to navigate their newly established relationship within a shifting geopolitical landscape.
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