^{Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Photo}

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared that no Armenian officials would visit Belarus as long as Alexander Lukashenko remains in power, RIA reported on June 13th.

On Wednesday, June 12th, Pashinyan announced that Yerevan plans to exit the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation, accusing its members, including Belarus, of conspiring with Azerbaijan to wage war against Armenia. However, Pashinyan indicated he might reconsider leaving the bloc if Belarus either apologizes to Armenia or withdraws from the CSTO.

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Later on June 13th, Armenia instructed its ambassador in Belarus to return to Yerevan for consultations, according to a statement from the foreign ministry.

RIA, Reuters and agencies