Peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan reality - Nikol Pashinyan 

ArmInfo.  Peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan has already been established; it is a reality. This was stated by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the "Leadership at a Crossroads" panel discussion at the 8th Paris Peace Forum.

According to the RA government press service, in his speech, Nikol  Pashinyan praised the personal efforts and contributions of US  President Donald Trump. "We have peace, and that's a reality. This is  a historic change not only in our bilateral relations with  Azerbaijan, but for our region as a whole.  Because, I believe, for  the first time, we have a real opportunity to reach a stage of  economic cooperation in the South Caucasus and have not only a  peaceful but also a prosperous region. This is particularly true  given the fact that in the declaration adopted in Washington, we  agreed to open regional ties based on the principles of territorial  integrity, sovereignty, and nationality. There is also another  principle: the inviolability of internationally recognized borders,"  the head of state emphasized.

The Prime Minister also touched on the TRIPP project, emphasizing its  importance for both Armenia and Azerbaijan. "Regional connectivity  means that we-I mean both Armenia and Azerbaijan-will be able to use  each other's territory for domestic, bilateral, and international  communications, which means a new international transit route will  open through our territories. Considering that the world is currently  experiencing a supply chain crisis, this could truly be a turning  point for both international trade and our region," Nikol Pashinyan  emphasized. He added that communication routes from the Persian and  Oman Gulfs to the Black Sea will be opened, new connections will be  established between the Caspian and Mediterranean Seas, and new  opportunities will emerge for Armenia.

Speaking about the upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia, Nikol  Pashinyan noted that they are a significant political event, crucial  both for the peace process and for future prosperity and stability.  "And I am confident that the people of the Republic of Armenia will  support what we have achieved to date. I have no doubt that the  citizens of Armenia will support the peace agenda and the peace  process," the Prime Minister noted.

The Prime Minister also touched on the process of normalizing  relations with Turkey, expressing hope that positive progress will  also be made in this area in the near future. Nikol Pashinyan also  spoke about the prospects for developing cooperation between Armenia  and the European Union.