Trump allies react after Pashinyan wins in Armenia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo: Getty Images)
The US has congratulated the current Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, on his victory. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that he looks forward to continued work with the country's government, according to Rubio's post on the social media platform X.
In his post, Rubio noted that the United States supports Prime Minister Pashinyan and Armenia in their pursuit of peace.
Furthermore, the White House aims to advance the goals of the historic Washington Peace Summit, including implementing the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP).
"We look forward to working together to deliver peace, stability, and prosperity to the South Caucasus and beyond," Rubio said in his post.
What is the "Trump Route"?
The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) is a large‑scale transport corridor project in the South Caucasus. Its goal is to connect mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave, as well as with Türkiye, via Armenian territory. In essence, this is a new name for what was previously known as the Zangezur Corridor, but now under the auspices and management of the US.
The land remains Armenian territory. Customs and border control are carried out by Armenian authorities under local laws.
The infrastructure will be managed and developed by a special company controlled by the US. The US has been granted special rights to develop this zone for 99 years.
What preceded Rubio’s congratulations
Parliamentary elections have concluded in Armenia. Pashinyan’s party defeated the opposition by a wide margin. However, the opposition does not recognize the results.
Earlier, RBC-Ukraine analyzed how the Kremlin, ahead of the elections, launched a hybrid pressure campaign against Pashinyan — ranging from a ban on imports of Armenian cognac and vegetables to threats of tripling the price of gas.
