Armenia affirms India’s right to self-defense amid renewed tensions with Pakistan

By Elen Muradyan

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has expressed support for India’s right to defend itself against terrorism amid a new escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan. Speaking in parliament during a government Q&A session on Wednesday, Mirzoyan underscored Armenia’s firm stance against terrorism and reiterated the country’s solidarity with the victims of recent attacks.

The comments came days after India launched strikes on nine targets inside Pakistani territory, which New Delhi claims were being used by terrorist groups. Indian officials stressed that no Pakistani military sites were targeted in the operation.

“A terrorist act took place. The Republic of Armenia reacted swiftly, condemned the attack, expressed condolences to the families of the victims, and voiced its support,” Mirzoyan said. “We believe — as should any state that considers itself part of the civilized world — that terrorism cannot be condoned and must be condemned. We also believe that countries have the right to defend themselves against terrorism.”

Mirzoyan emphasized that Armenia views the situation through the lens of counterterrorism and upholds the principle that nations under threat must be able to act in self-defense.

The latest tensions between India and Pakistan have raised international concern, though both governments have so far indicated they aim to avoid broader military escalation.