Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says he is fully committed to Armenia’s current policy line on Nagorno-Karabakh and relations with Azerbaijaн, and called on those opposed to initiate a revolution if they disagree.
Speaking during a press briefing following a government meeting, Pashinyan stressed that Armenia’s position is clear and that he is prepared to accept the consequences of his policies.
“I’ve said very publicly and directly that I believe the Karabakh movement must not continue,” he stated.
As reported by Panorama.am, Pashinyan addressed growing criticism by challenging opponents to take political action: “If citizens believe I am wrong and disagree with this policy, I call on them to start a revolution. I don’t think many prime ministers have ever called for that in their own country. The people didn’t start a revolution, and we continue on this political path.”
In response to a question about President Vahagn Khachaturyan and whether he too is thankful to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Pashinyan replied:
“I’ve publicly expressed satisfaction with several decisions. For example, if grain or diesel is coming into Armenia via Azerbaijan, or if roads are being unblocked, I don’t think we should criticize or condemn Azerbaijan for that.”
Addressing concerns about occupied Armenian territories, Pashinyan reiterated that such issues should be resolved through the ongoing border delimitation process.
“I’ve clearly stated in my messages that the issue of occupied Armenian territories will be resolved within the delimitation process. I’m confident it will be resolved,” he said.
Pashinyan also discussed prevailing narratives around Nagorno-Karabakh, arguing that the rhetoric must shift.
“The idea that ‘Karabakh was ours and is no longer ours’ is the language of someone caught in a geopolitical trap. The truth is, Armenia wasn’t ours, and now it is. I believe we must close this chapter once and for all. Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed in Almaty to recognize each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence. For me, this topic is closed.”
The prime minister concluded by reaffirming his approach, stating that as head of government, he has chosen a clear direction.
