On April 30, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that opening a new embassy in Oman is significant for advancing Armenia’s foreign policy, during a government session addressing the allocation of approximately AMD 52 million (EUR 118,000) from the reserve fund for this purpose.

Pashinyan emphasized that the continued expansion of Armenia’s diplomatic network contributes to the country’s balanced foreign policy. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan noted that Armenia and Oman enjoy strong mutual understanding and see potential for further cooperation.

Pashinyan also underlined the importance of purchasing, rather than renting, embassy buildings to secure long-term investments for the state, especially in locations with steadily rising real estate values. Mirzoyan added that Armenia plans to open an embassy in Budapest within the next one to two months and has already purchased a building in Belgium for its diplomatic mission there, where renovation work is planned. This information appeared to surprise Pashinyan, who admitted he might have missed the cabinet meeting where the decision was reported.