Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, reaffirmed on April 10 Armenia’s proposal to Azerbaijan to establish a joint mechanism for investigating alleged ceasefire violations along the border. Speaking to reporters, Grigoryan emphasized that such a mechanism remains a standing offer from Yerevan and reiterated Armenia’s commitment to transparency regarding national security developments.

“We continue to speak about this publicly and work toward having a mechanism for investigating border incidents,” Grigoryan said, referring to ongoing efforts to counter disinformation campaigns by Azerbaijan that accuse Armenia of border shootings—claims consistently denied by the Armenian Ministry of Defense.

When asked about a potential Azeri military buildup near Armenia’s border regions, Grigoryan stated that the government remains vigilant and would inform the public if any genuine security threats arise. “If we were to see a threat to the security of the Republic of Armenia, we would share it with the public,” he said.

Grigoryan also noted that the Defense Ministry is actively working to provide accurate updates and to counter false accusations from Baku. The proposal for a bilateral investigative mechanism is aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the event of future incidents, reinforcing Armenia’s commitment to peace and regional stability.

Earlier, the Armenian Ministry of Defense (MoD) categorically denied allegations by Azerbaijan that Armenian forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions late Wednesday night. In a statement, the MoD emphasized that the Azerbaijani claims—which alleged gunfire around 11:50 p.m. in the northeastern section of the border—"do not correspond to reality."

“The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia reaffirms that, in accordance with the position of the Office of the Prime Minister, it stands ready to investigate the facts supporting the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, should they be provided to the Republic of Armenia,” the statement concluded.