PM Modi, Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan Discuss Bilateral Ties Over Phone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed a telephone call from Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and held discussions on bilateral relations and recent regional developments.

The conversation highlighted the growing strategic partnership between India and Armenia and reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to strengthening cooperation across several key sectors.

During the call, PM Modi congratulated Pashinyan and his party on securing victory in Armenia’s recent parliamentary elections. He conveyed his best wishes for Armenia’s continued progress and expressed confidence in the country’s future under Pashinyan’s leadership.

The Armenian Prime Minister’s electoral success comes at a crucial time as the nation navigates a changing geopolitical landscape and seeks to expand its international partnerships.

PM Modi also thanked the Armenian government for assisting in the evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Iran amid heightened tensions in West Asia.

Armenia’s support played an important role in ensuring the safe movement of Indian citizens during the crisis and further demonstrated the strong friendship between the two nations.

The two leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation in trade, defence, technology and people-to-people exchanges.

The leaders discussed ways to expand cooperation in trade, defence, technology and people-to-people exchanges, while exploring new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Following the conversation, PM Modi said on X that India looked forward to working closely with Armenia to take bilateral ties to new heights.

Earlier today, I was delighted to receive a phone call from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Congratulated him and his party on their victory in the recently held Parliamentary elections in Armenia. Thanked him for facilitating the evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Iran…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 24, 2026

India and Armenia have enjoyed strong diplomatic relations since 1992, with cooperation spanning defence, pharmaceuticals, information technology and engineering.

The latest exchange between the two leaders highlights New Delhi’s focus on strengthening its engagement in the Caucasus region and reflects the enduring trust and goodwill between the two countries.

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