On May 26, the official segment of the Yerevan Dialogue international forum commenced in Yerevan. Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan delivered opening remarks, particularly emphasizing the significance of the event:
Yerevan Dialogue is an important platform for discussing questions of international and regional agenda and sharing thoughts, proposing ideas. I wish success to the Yerevan Dialogue forum, not only for 2025 but also for 2026, 2027, and the years to come.”
Speaking about regional developments, Pashinyan reaffirmed Armenia’s strong commitment to peace and dialogue:
“Lasting and stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not only possible, but also achievable. And we are determined, we are committed to the peace agenda. We are ready to continue consultations with Azerbaijan on how to reach the point of signing a peace agreement and other documents that will completely and categorically change the situation and the fate of the peoples of the region. We will, of course, be loyal to that agenda and will do everything that depends on us, of course, respecting the principles I have already mentioned. Ladies and gentlemen, my conviction is that despite all the arguments, all the provocations, etc., there will be no war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, there will be peace. And that is unequivocal for me.”
Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico also addressed the forum, praising Armenia’s example in navigating regional challenges through diplomacy:
“Armenia is a model, how to give the main word to diplomacy, because despite complex and often strained regional relations, Armenia shows the world that dialogue, mutual respect, and peaceful negotiation remain viable and powerful tools. Our Armenian partners have proven that even in times of geopolitical tension, it is possible to look ahead with a constructive vision, choosing diplomacy over confrontation and building bridges where others see barriers. We witnessed not only serious and in-depth conversations at the Yerevan Dialogue 2025 Conference, but also a sincere atmosphere of friendship, empathy, and mutual understanding, which reaffirmed the closeness between our nations.”
