On November 13, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expressed optimism about finalizing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, indicating that both sides are on the brink of agreeing on the final text. Speaking during a National Assembly session dedicated to discussing the draft state budget for 2025, Mirzoyan revealed that only a few issues—specifically one or two formulations and articles—remain under negotiation. "The work is ongoing, and I would say in an increasingly constructive atmosphere. I would like to express cautious optimism that we are truly very close to finalizing the text of the peace treaty," he stated.

In the same session, Mirzoyan addressed Armenia’s participation in the COP29 summit held in Baku, refuting allegations made by Azerbaijani Presidential Aide Hikmet Hajiyev. Hajiyev had claimed that Armenian officials registered for the summit but failed to attend. Mirzoyan clarified, “No official submitted an application for participation in COP29 in Baku. It is possible that civil society representatives may have done so, but I am not aware of any such cases. Armenia is a democratic country, and the government neither has the will nor the means to control civil society organizations.”

Mirzoyan also responded to recent remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who noted that Russia was not pressuring either side to hasten the peace process. “My Russian colleague presented Russia’s perspective. However, I can only present Armenia’s perspective, which differs in this case,” Mirzoyan said. He emphasized that Yerevan is eager to conclude a comprehensive peace agreement with Azerbaijan as soon as possible, with a focus on normalizing relations in various areas, including border delimitation and the reopening of communication channels.

The Armenian Foreign Minister's statements suggest that while significant progress has been made, the finalization of the peace treaty hinges on resolving a few remaining points of contention.