In his message marking the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that a sovereign Armenia with clearly defined and demarcated borders is the path to truly overcoming the tragedy of the Genocide.

He stated that honoring the victims of the Armenian Genocide must come “through state-building and peaceful coexistence with neighbors.”

“Today, we commemorate the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide—those who perished in the massacres and mass deportations that escalated in 1915. The events during the final years of the Ottoman Empire left a deep scar on the soul and consciousness of every Armenian. For many citizens of Armenia, the genocide is not only a national tragedy but also a personal and familial one.”

According to Pashinyan, overcoming this tragedy has been a core issue in Armenia’s national agenda for over a century. His government believes that “a developed, sovereign, and secure Republic of Armenia—with demarcated borders and peaceful relations with neighbors—is the best way to stay faithful to the victims and sacrifices of the Armenian people.”

“A state with recognized borders, peace, labor, prosperity, and free and protected citizens—that is how we must keep the memory of the genocide victims alive and how we must overcome the tragedy of the genocide,” the Prime Minister said.

He addressed the citizens of Armenia directly, stating that this approach reflects the historical message and the unspoken will of every Armenian citizen, as understood by the democratically elected government.

Pashinyan concluded that this path is not about optimism or pessimism, but a mission to ensure the Republic of Armenia’s continuity. He asserted that having endured immense trials, the Armenian people have earned this opportunity, and the government, together with the people, will not squander it.

“Eternal memory to the martyrs, and long live the Republic of Armenia,” the message ended.