16:09 - 15.04.2026

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April 15, Fineko/abc.az. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated about the economic benefits for the country from trade with Azerbaijan, in particular, the import of petroleum products.

ABC.AZ informs that he stated this during his speech at the National Assembly.

"Thanks to the import of petroleum products from Azerbaijan to Armenia, Armenian citizens and residents have saved tens of billions. The import of Azerbaijani petroleum products is the last factor, thanks to which we completed the operation to eliminate the monopoly on the oil products market, which lasted for 8 years. Why did it last for 8 years? Because we're fighting the mafia. This mafia is not only an internal Armenian mafia, it sometimes has other branches in other places," Pashinyan said.

He added that possible crises, including the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, would have had stronger impact on country's economy if not for the launch of supplies via the Azerbaijan railway to Armenia.