Pashinyan: Fighting Corruption Is a Genuine and Fundamental Priority for Armenia

YEREVAN — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to combating corruption, declaring that building a corruption-free state remains a fundamental national priority.

“We are not pretending to fight corruption. We are genuinely fighting corruption, and this is a matter of principle for us. The vision of a corruption-free state is an absolute priority,” Pashinyan said during an event marking the fifth anniversary of Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee.

The prime minister highlighted the growth in state budget revenues, noting that by the end of 2025, revenues had increased by 135 percent compared with 2017, more than doubling over that period.

He acknowledged that the increase could not be attributed solely to the Anti-Corruption Committee but argued that such progress would have been impossible without a consistent anti-corruption policy and strong political commitment.

Pashinyan emphasized that preventing corruption remains the government’s primary objective, with extensive measures being implemented to strengthen transparency and accountability.

However, he acknowledged that corruption risks cannot be completely eliminated.

He stressed that the Anti-Corruption Committee plays an essential role in investigating suspected corruption, ensuring appropriate legal action, and holding those responsible accountable.

The prime minister pledged that the government would continue its firm and principled fight against corruption.