Armenia is working to turn its fragile peace with Azerbaijan into a stable and structured framework, Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan said.

Speaking at the Delphi Economic Forum, Grigoryan emphasized that Yerevan’s priority is to “institutionalize” the peace achieved after the August 8, 2025 Washington summit. “Given the developments in our region… we are now focused on institutionalizing that peace,” he said, noting that while “there is real peace now,” it remains fragile.

He said this process includes concrete steps such as signing and ratifying a formal peace treaty and reopening regional transport and economic links — measures he described as essential for long-term stability. “Peace does not eliminate challenges, but it allows countries to better address them,” he added.

Grigoryan also linked progress in the peace process to Armenia’s broader resilience amid global instability. “Thanks to this active work… we reached the Washington Declaration… which has brought real peace to our region. This has also increased our ability to confront challenges stemming from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East,” he said.

He noted that global tensions continue to affect Armenia, including disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz that have contributed to rising fuel prices. He added that agriculture has also been impacted, prompting government subsidies.

Despite these pressures, Grigoryan stressed the importance of advancing regional connectivity, while cautioning that the peace process remains delicate. “Peace is like a newborn baby that needs care,” he said.

On the sidelines of the forum, he also met with former Turkish President Abdullah Gül, where the sides “exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.”