27.02.2026 20:02
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Anna Hakobyan, who has been with him for 30 years, unexpectedly ended their relationship. Hakobyan announced the decision to separate via social media, while Pashinyan stated that he respects the decision. This separation has caused a significant reaction in Armenia.
The Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, and his long-time partner Anna Hakobyan have ended their relationship of nearly 30 years. Hakobyan announced the separation decision via social media, while Pashinyan stated that he respects this decision.
THEIR LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIP HAS ENDED
Anna Hakobyan shared a video on Facebook announcing that she has left the Prime Minister's residence and that their relationship has come to an end. In her post, Hakobyan requested respect for their private lives.
The couple lived together for about 30 years but never officially married. In her social media post, Hakobyan stated, "This matter is not open for discussion with me."
Hakobyan, who said, "I am informing all my close and distant friends, acquaintances, known and unknown people, even my closest ones, that this matter is not open for discussion with me," did not provide any explanation regarding the reason for the separation. She also indicated that she would be moving out of the official residence of the Prime Minister.
Hakobyan expressed, "Please do not waste too much time going back and forth on this issue. It would be a futile, useless, and unproductive endeavor. We are moving on," requesting respect for her private life.
AN INVESTIGATION MAY BE OPENED
In the video where she announced the separation, Hakobyan stated that she will continue her work as the executive director of the education-focused My Step Foundation.
She did not rule out the possibility of a criminal investigation being opened against her due to alleged irregularities related to the foundation.
"Life is like this; perhaps such a development is possible. What can we do? We will see," she said.
PASHINYAN CONFIRMED THE SEPARATION
Prime Minister Pashinyan also expressed in a brief statement that he respects Hakobyan's decision.
Pashinyan said, "She has been by my side during my toughest days in the last 30 years; she was my support and my anchor. I am not sure if I could do the same for her. Perhaps I caused more hurt, and I apologize for that."
THEY HAVE FOUR CHILDREN
Hakobyan and Pashinyan have four children. The news of their separation has resonated widely in political and social circles in Armenia.
THEY NEVER MARRIED
According to information from press sources, despite living together for years, the couple did not have an official marriage. Pashinyan had previously stated that they did not officially register their marriage to reduce potential political and legal risks during the early stages of his career.