During his speech at the General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan refuted Azerbaijani claims that Armenia’s constitution includes territorial demands against Azerbaijan. He stated that Armenia has no territorial claims and offered to provide written proof to any concerned international partners. Pashinyan countered by stating that Azerbaijan’s own constitution contains territorial claims against Armenia but emphasized that this should not hinder the peace process, as a peace agreement could resolve such issues.

He explained that after signing a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, the document would be reviewed by Armenia’s Constitutional Court to assess its alignment with the country’s constitution. If deemed unconstitutional, Pashinyan indicated that constitutional amendments might be necessary to achieve peace. However, he expressed confidence that the agreement would likely comply with the Armenian constitution, allowing for its ratification by parliament.

Pashinyan pointed out that both Armenia and Azerbaijan could rely on a clause in the draft peace agreement stating that neither side may use its domestic laws to avoid fulfilling the agreement. This clause would ensure that the peace treaty takes precedence over any internal legislation, addressing concerns on both sides.

He also stressed that peace between the two countries is within reach, acknowledging that it would not be easy for either, given their painful history. However, Pashinyan called for both states to focus on peace as the ultimate truth, ending enmity and opening the door to a more promising future for both Armenia and Azerbaijan.