Tensions continue along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and the Karabakh contact line, as Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan reported.

Ararat Mirzoyan emphasized that due to Azerbaijan’s unpredictable behavior, tensions should be expected, both in Nagorno-Karabakh and along the borders of Armenia. He pointed out several instances of incursions into the territory of Armenia and the occupation of Armenian territories, along with constant threats and hate speech. This situation has brought the population of Nagorno-Karabakh to the brink of a humanitarian disaster, and as a result, Armenia is prepared for ongoing tension in the region.

He explained that Armenia is actively engaged with international partners, closely monitoring statements, calls, and legal decisions by the International Court. Mirzoyan emphasized the importance of continuing these efforts until Azerbaijan adopts a more constructive approach.

"We want recognition of territorial integrity, but at the same time a mutual recognition, since you know that Azerbaijan must recognize our borders, there is such an agreement, but so far, the President of Azerbaijan refuses to make public statements on this matter [...]," Mirzoyan said.

When asked whether the fundamental differences persist after Yerevan and Baku once again exchanged proposals for a peace treaty, he responded: “Differences remain. Of course, it would be wrong to say there is no progress from edition to edition; the text is being polished. I once said that all points are important, but nevertheless, the text can be conditionally divided into vitally important and not-so-vitally important points. But, of course, there are still fundamental disagreements on the most significant issues. We must continue to negotiate, continue to work.”

Regarding the introduction of an international mechanism into the Baku-Stepanakert dialogue, the head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry stated: “We are confident that all issues related to Nagorno-Karabakh should be discussed between representatives of Nagorno-Karabakh and official Baku, and everyone else in the world can only play the role of facilitators. Why an international mechanism? We think that even if this dialogue begins between official Baku and Stepanakert, still, left alone in the same room, Baku will try to conduct this conversation in the form of an ultimatum, dictating demands and conditions. I don't think there will be a big, real, and sincere dialogue if there is no international presence, and I may even doubt the continuity of these meetings and dialogue. And this is where some kind of international mechanism is needed.”

Regarding the map, according to Ararat Mirzoyan, “a dialogue is taking place that did not exist before, in an atmosphere of greater mutual understanding.” He concluded, “We see positive signals, at the same time, I want to say again that not only are the exchange of ideas and specific agreements not being implemented, but the leadership of Azerbaijan is either changing its mind or is currently playing some kind of a diplomatic game.”