This was stated by Babken Tunyan, a deputy from the “Civil Contract” faction and Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, during a briefing in the Armenian Parliament.
At the II All-Armenian Summit, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan did not rule out the possibility that Armenia could import gas from Azerbaijan.
“Whether gas will be purchased from Azerbaijan or not is more a matter for the future, and it is purely theoretical. But if a situation arises where we can establish trade relations with Azerbaijan, and if we need a particular resource, we should consider who offers a cheaper and higher quality resource.
If that resource is supplied by Azerbaijan, then the issue can be discussed, provided it aligns with Armenian interests. At the same time, of course, we must maintain the principle of diversification and keep alternative sources,” Tunyan said.
When asked whether Armenia could become dependent on Azerbaijan if it purchases gas from them, the ruling faction deputy emphasized that dependence only arises if energy resources are bought from a single source.
Tunyan reminded that Armenia primarily buys gas from Russia, as well as from Iran, and acquiring gas from a third source would only increase the country’s energy independence and security.
