Speaking about the current state of negotiations, Pashinyan said discussions with Ilham Aliyev have moved beyond merely maintaining relative stability and are now centered on establishing a comprehensive peace.
According to the Armenian prime minister, quiet and consistent diplomatic work is continuing behind the scenes in order to finalize a peace agreement between the two countries.
Pashinyan expressed confidence that the deal will eventually be signed, though he did not specify an exact timeline.
“I have no doubt that the agreement will be signed,” he said. “It may be signed in April, May, June, or September – when exactly is a secondary issue, but it will be signed.”
Although the agreement has not yet been finalized, Pashinyan suggested that the groundwork for peace has already been laid through recent diplomatic engagement.
The two countries have been engaged in negotiations aimed at resolving long-standing disputes that have fueled tensions and armed confrontations in the region for decades.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has largely centered on the Nagorno-Karabakh, which has been the focus of multiple wars and political crises since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Despite expressing optimism about the peace process, Pashinyan acknowledged that there are political and social groups that may oppose reconciliation between the two nations.
He noted that such forces exist within Armenia and possibly within Azerbaijan as well, warning that they could attempt to disrupt progress toward a settlement.
“There are forces that are not satisfied with the establishment of peace and may try to reverse it,” he said.
Pashinyan stressed the importance of safeguarding the progress achieved so far, urging both societies to ensure that the path toward peace becomes irreversible.
“We must stand up for the established peace and make it irreversible,” he said.
The ongoing talks represent one of the most significant attempts in recent years to resolve the long-running tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan and establish lasting stability in the South Caucasus region. (ILKHA)
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