Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed the Nagorno-Karabakh issue during a discussion of the draft budget for 2024 in the National Assembly on November 16. He emphasized that without the OSCE Lisbon summit in 1996, achieving what they wanted for Nagorno-Karabakh would no longer be possible. Pashinyan highlighted the effectiveness of the confidence-building measures carried out by Armenia, which restored confidence in official meetings and restaurants and showed that sovereignty in Armenia is achievable.

Pashinyan pointed out that the military withdrawal was the reason why the Nagorno-Karabakh issue is no longer existent. He emphasized that it was the Republic of Armenia’s responsibility to handle the issue. He also mentioned specific events, such as those in 1998, 1999, and October 27, 2020, that should be considered in the broader context of the issue.

Pashinyan posed a thought-provoking question about whether they could have understood the situation more clearly without the wars. He acknowledged that changing the mindset was challenging, but it became impossible during communist times to create an independent model. Pashinyan’s remarks shed light on the complexities surrounding the Nagorno-Karabakh issue and the importance of historical events in shaping the current situation.

In other news, Armenia is keeping a close eye on developments in the region and is actively seeking to find solutions to various challenges. The country remains committed to promoting peace and stability, and Prime Minister Pashinyan’s comments reflect the ongoing efforts to address the Nagorno-Karabakh issue effectively.