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Macron Visits Yerevan for European Political Community Summit, Comments on Armenia's European Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Yerevan on May 4, 2026, and stated that Armenia has chosen to break free from Russian ties and turn toward Europe. He addressed the Armenian French community and highlighted France's support during conflicts with Azerbaijan. Dozens of European leaders attended summits in the city this week.
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French President Emmanuel Macron stated on May 4, 2026, that Armenia has chosen to break free from its ties with Russia and turn toward Europe. During a visit to Yerevan, Macron told members of Armenia's French community that for decades people had become accustomed to Armenia being a satellite of Russia. He added that Armenia has made the choice to break free from this constraint.
Armenia's President Vahagn Khachaturyan, France's President Emmanuel Macron, and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan toasted during a state dinner in honor of Macron at the presidential palace in Yerevan on May 4, 2026. Macron said Armenia has chosen the path towards Europe.
Le Monde reported that France provided material support for Armenia during conflicts with Azerbaijan, while Macron stated that Russia was not there for Armenia during those conflicts.
Dozens of European leaders, including Macron, were in Yerevan this week for a summit of the European Political Community. The leaders also attended a joint Armenian-EU summit. Le Monde reported that France is home to one of the largest Armenian diaspora communities in the world.
