The Armenian government will showcase the military equipment acquired over the past few years during a May 28 Republic Day event in central Yerevan, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Thursday.

Pashinyan had earlier said that his government was considering displaying the armaments acquired during its term.

Asked at a press briefing whether a final decision had been made, he said:

“Yes, we have a final decision. On May 28, Republic Day, an event will be held at Republic Square in Yerevan that will be less of a military parade and more of a report to the citizens of Armenia. I want to say that we have been working—and continue to work—on this issue with our international partners. A military parade is, in general, a very sensitive event and could create the impression of deviating from—or even abandoning—the peace agenda. We are working and will continue to work with our partners in the international community, including the countries of the region, so that they do not interpret it in any way as a rejection of the peace agenda,” the Prime Minister said.

He recalled that at one point, citizens were invited to register to see the purchased military equipment; however, so many people signed up that carrying it out is no longer realistic.

According to the Prime Minister, the participation of such a large number of citizens would also lead to the spread of “distorted” information about the military equipment.

“I believe that the display of this military equipment will be an impressive sight for the citizens of Armenia,” the Prime Minister concluded.