Armenia Leads EAEU in Transport Growth; Hungarian FM Congratulates Mirzoyan

According to data from the Eurasian Economic Commission, Armenia registered the most significant growth in the transport sector among Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states between January and June 2026.

EAEU Transport Growth Indicators

Statistical reports indicate that the total volume of passenger transport within the EAEU grew by a modest 0.5%. However, the individual growth rates for passenger traffic among member states highlight Armenia's strong performance:

• Armenia: 7.3%
• Belarus: 7.2%
• Kazakhstan: 5.1%
• Kyrgyzstan: 4.9%

Armenia also emerged as the leader in freight transport, boasting a 12.1% increase. By comparison, Kyrgyzstan recorded a 3.1% growth, Kazakhstan 2%, and Belarus 1.5%. Conversely, Russia experienced a downturn across both sectors, with passenger transport declining by 0.9% and freight transport dropping by 0.6%.

The apparent disparity between the 7.3% and 0.5% figures is easily clarified: the 7.3% reflects Armenia's robust domestic growth, while the 0.5% represents the overall average for the entire EAEU bloc.

Armenian-Hungarian Diplomatic Relations

On the diplomatic front, Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán sent a congratulatory letter to Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on his reappointment. According to the Armenian Foreign Ministry, Orbán emphasized that the high voter turnout in the recent elections reflects the citizens' commitment to a European future and democratic values.

"Hungary highly values the friendly relations and the growing partnership between our countries. Budapest and Yerevan have registered significant progress," the Hungarian Foreign Minister noted.

Following the victory of the ruling Civil Contract party in the June 7 parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government commenced a new term, with almost all cabinet members—including Mirzoyan—retaining their respective positions.