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Nikol Pashinyan breaks with decades of Armenian policy, declaring Karabakh was never Armenian territory as Yerevan pivots toward peace with Azerbaijan.
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Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has made an extraordinary admission that Karabakh was not Armenian territory, marking a dramatic shift in official policy. He characterized the Armenian nationalist movement for the disputed region as "a fatal mistake."
The statement signals Yerevan's willingness to move beyond decades of territorial claims and pursue normalized relations with Azerbaijan. The declaration comes as Armenia and Azerbaijan explore paths toward lasting peace following military conflict.
Pashinyan's comments represent a substantial reversal from traditional Armenian positions on Karabakh's status and reflect pragmatic acceptance of military realities. The statement could reshape regional dynamics and EU policy toward the South Caucasus.
Armenia's PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared Karabakh was never Armenian territory and called the nationalist movement for it 'a fatal mistake,' abandoning decades of official policy to pursue peace with Azerbaijan. The statement signals Armenia's acceptance of military realities and willingness to normalize relations with its neighbor.
If Armenia and Azerbaijan reach a lasting peace settlement, it could stabilize energy corridors and trade routes in the South Caucasus that affect European supply chains and regional economies. For Armenian diaspora and those with family ties to the region, this represents a fundamental shift in what diplomatic solutions might look like going forward.