Pashinyan described insistence on Karabakh as a threat to Armenia’s independence
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in a speech marking the anniversary of the publication of his country’s Declaration of Independence, warned that continued insistence on the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute could endanger Armenia’s existence and independence.
Referring to the fact that the Armenian Declaration of Independence, adopted in August 1990, was influenced by the aggressive nationalism of that period and paved the way for the emergence of the Karabakh issue, he added: “After reviewing all the information, I came to the conclusion that insisting on this matter will eliminate the country’s independence.”
Pashinyan stressed that the current government has based its policy on preserving and strengthening Armenia’s independence, and that within this framework, the possibility of peace with the Republic of Azerbaijan has emerged. He also announced the start of a genuine negotiation process with Turkey and emphasized the need to expand relations with Georgia and Iran.
It is worth noting that the Armenian Declaration of Independence and Constitution assert the country’s claim of sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh. In contrast, the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan has consistently regarded amending this constitution as one of the main conditions for signing a peace agreement with Yerevan.
