KIRANTS – Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan believes that achieving lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan requires establishing an atmosphere of mutual trust between the two countries and their peoples—a matter he considers a question of time.
The president made these remarks during an interview with journalists in the village of Kirants in Armenia’s Tavush Province, responding to a question about what stage Armenia and Azerbaijan must reach for peace to become irreversible.
“Peace will come when mutual trust between the two countries and their peoples is restored; this is a matter of time. As political leaders, we must ensure the political process and the legal frameworks necessary to make this possible,” Khachaturyan said.
He noted that the bilateral legal process is already taking shape, as both states have recognized each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. The process will be complete when the citizens of both countries overcome existing difficulties and tensions.
“No one can say when this will happen. Of course, I would like it to happen as quickly as possible, but the authorities of both countries must create favorable conditions, ensure opportunities for communication, and not be afraid that there may be some dissatisfied individuals. I believe there is a strong chance of making this a reality,” he emphasized.
According to the president, the challenges facing the world today are universal, and their resolution requires joint effort.
“These issues—whether related to climate, peace, technological change, artificial intelligence, and so on—require collective work. Everyone acknowledges this, and isolation is impossible. In this context, cooperation with neighbors should be much easier and far more effective,” Khachaturyan concluded.
