Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that the Armenian Genocide is an unquestionable and irrefutable fact that cannot be debated.

"This is a clearly established, unequivocal, and undeniable reality," he said.

The Prime Minister also emphasized that denying, rejecting, or refuting the Armenian Genocide is a criminal offense under Armenian law. He stressed that the Genocide is not just a historical fact but an inseparable part of Armenian identity.

"This is in our blood, in our veins. It is part of who we are," he said.

Referring to accusations against him following his remarks during a meeting with the Swiss-Armenian community, Pashinyan expressed surprise at how someone who explicitly uses the word "genocide" could be accused of denial.

He clarified that his statement meant that the Armenian Genocide should serve as a tool for self-reflection in a broader sense.

"I am saying that maybe we have not accurately understood these realities at the beginning of the century, in the middle of the century, at the end of the century, or even today. Perhaps we place too much hope in external encouragements. Maybe we miscalculate our response to these signals. This issue was urgent at the start of the century, and it remains urgent today. And I don’t have an answer. I’m saying, dear people, proper reflection on this is crucial," he said.

Pashinyan added that while Armenians have always discussed the Genocide, certain aspects remain unexplored. For example, he questioned whether Armenian society has fully understood the relationship between the Young Turks and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF).

"When we attempt to use this to criticize the ARF, the whole discussion shifts. But could it turn out that certain forces have exploited our painful points to make it impossible for Armenia to exist as an independent, sovereign state? Could that be the case? I have my own perspective on this, and I have spoken about it from time to time. But I don’t want to impose my answer on any citizen," he said.

During his meeting with the Armenian community in Switzerland, Pashinyan stated that understanding 'what happened and why' is essential when discussing the Armenian Genocide. The Union of Armenians of Russia has also condemned his remarks on the topic.