Months After Announcing Separation, Anna Hakobyan to Attend Global First Ladies Academy in New York as Questions Surrounding Her Relationship With Pashinyan Continue

Anna Hakobyan, the wife of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, is set to travel to New York later this month to participate in the fourth annual Global First Ladies Academy, an international leadership program that brings together spouses of world leaders and prominent experts to discuss public diplomacy, social initiatives, and global challenges.

According to Armenian government decisions, Hakobyan will attend the nine-day event as part of an official delegation. The academy is designed to strengthen leadership skills among first ladies and build international dialogue on issues ranging from education and public health to peacebuilding and social development.

The trip comes during renewed public interest in Hakobyan's personal relationship with the Armenian prime minister following a series of statements made earlier this year regarding their family status.

In February 2026, Hakobyan announced on social media that she had ended her three-decade-long common-law marriage with Pashinyan, while urging the public to approach the issue with discretion and respect. The announcement sparked widespread discussion across Armenia, with some initially interpreting the statement as referring to the formal registration of a marriage that had never been legally recorded.

Hakobyan later clarified aspects of her personal situation, noting that she was leaving the government residence and moving into rented accommodation. She also stated that she did not own any completed residential property, explaining that an apartment she had purchased remained under construction.

Hakobyan and Pashinyan have been partners for approximately thirty years and have four children together. Although they built a family and public life together, the couple never formally registered their marriage through either civil authorities or a church ceremony, a fact publicly acknowledged by Pashinyan in 2024.

Following Hakobyan's announcement, the prime minister said he respected her decision and later indicated that he remained committed to preserving his family. Speaking to journalists in April 2026, Pashinyan said he was making efforts to maintain family unity and expressed gratitude for what he described as another opportunity to do so.

Hakobyan has also publicly addressed speculation surrounding her future, including questions about potential legal scrutiny. Responding to reporters earlier this year, she said she could not rule out any possible developments, adding that time would determine what lies ahead.

Despite ongoing public discussion about her personal life, Hakobyan continues to play a visible role in Armenia's international outreach efforts and social initiatives. Her participation in the Global First Ladies Academy places her alongside representatives from numerous countries seeking to strengthen international cooperation and exchange experiences on issues affecting societies worldwide.

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