Trump Endorses Armenian President as US Signs Partnership Deal With Yerevan
Armenia is due to hold elections on June 7 in which Pashinyan's Civil Contract party will seek to maintain its control of parliament.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump endorsed Armenian President Nikol Pashinyan for re-election.
- The endorsement was posted on Truth Social on May 27.
- Trump stated that with Pashinyan's help, they will bring the United States, Armenia, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia to greater heights.
- A strategic partnership agreement was signed between the US and Armenia on May 26.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed the agreement.
- The signing took place at Zvartnots International Airport near Yerevan.