Former FM: Peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan won`t  ensure lasting peace in the region

ArmInfo. "I have no illusions  that the signing of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan  will lead to stability and long-term peace in the region," former  Foreign Minister of Armenia Ara Ayvazyan told journalists on December  11.  He noted that the other side places little to no importance to  the interests of Armenia and the Armenian people in the context of  "peace." In this regard, the former Foreign Minister also pointed out  that Baky is attempting to delay the conclusion of a peace treaty, by  introducing new elements into the negotiations agenda at every  opportunity. "95% of the text may be agreed upon, but you have  probably heard of a rule in diplomacy: if everything is not agreed  upon, then nothing is agreed upon," Ayvazyan explained.

Touching upon Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statements about his  readiness to sign a peace agreement at any time, the former Foreign  Minister noted that, in terms of both objective and subjective  factors, foreign policy, is a logical continuation of domestic  policy. It is determined by external processes and circumstances  under the current government. "Correct diplomacy should be based on  the domestic agenda, of course, taking into account the geopolitical  situation and various circumstances.However, first and foremost, it  should promote national interests," Ayvazyan emphasized.  At the same  time, he expressed the opinion that the country's diplomacy during  his tenure operated with the highest level of autonomy.