March 30, 2026 3:59:46 PM
Pakistan and Armenia formally established diplomatic relations on August 31, 2025, following a joint communiqué signed by foreign ministers in Tianjin, China. This marks a significant shift after 30 years of no formal ties, spurred by the 2025 Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement and aimed at strengthening regional cooperation.
Key details:
- Signatories: The agreement was signed by Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
- Background: Previously, Pakistan did not recognize Armenia due to its support for Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
- Purpose: The countries intend to promote cooperation in trade, culture, education, and tourism, adhering to the UN Charter and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961.
- Significance: This normalization is seen as a move to expand diplomatic outreach and stabilize regional relations.
