'Renewed Mandate Reflects Enduring Trust': Modi Lauds Armenian PM On Election Win

Published 8 June 2026 · politics

'Renewed Mandate Reflects Enduring Trust': Modi Lauds Armenian PM On Election Win Published By, Last Updated: June 08, 2026, 21:49 IST Armenian Prime Minister Nikol

'Renewed Mandate Reflects Enduring Trust': Modi Lauds Armenian PM On Election Win Published By, Last Updated: June 08, 2026, 21:49 IST Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling party, Civil Contract, secured 49.81% of the vote, giving it a clear lead over the opposition. A file photo of PM Narendra Modi (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the victory of his Civil Contract Party in the country’s parliamentary elections. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Congratulations to Mr. Nikol Pashinyan on the impressive victory of the Civil Contract Party in the parliamentary elections. The renewed mandate reflects the enduring trust and confidence of the people of Armenia in your leadership and vision." Congratulations to Mr. Nikol Pashinyan on the impressive victory of the Civil Contract Party in the parliamentary elections.

The renewed mandate reflects the enduring trust and confidence of the people of Armenia in your leadership and vision. I look forward to working closely…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2026 Prime Minister Modi further noted that he looked forward to deepening the “warm and historic ties of friendship and cooperation between India and Armenia." “I look forward to working closely with you to further deepen the warm and historic ties of friendship and cooperation between India and Armenia," he added. About Armenia parliamentary polls Preliminary results showed Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party winning 49.8% of the vote, comfortably ahead of the opposition Strong Armenia alliance, which secured 23.3%, according to the Central Election Commission. Turnout in the election stood at 59%. The result was seen as an endorsement of Armenia’s pro-Western shift under Pashinyan, who has sought to move the country away from its traditional alignment with Russia.

The move has drawn criticism from Moscow, which has accused the West of influencing the vote and alleging pressure on opposition groups. Pashinyan declared a “historic victory" following the results, with the election coming after years of political turbulence since he came to power in a 2018 street revolution. He framed the vote as a choice between peace with Azerbaijan and a return to conflict. The Caucasus nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of Azerbaijan’s 2023 military takeover of the Karabakh region, which led to the displacement of more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians. The development has sharply reshaped the country’s political and security landscape. (With inputs from agencies) News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.