On December 11, former Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of a potential peace treaty with Azerbaijan in ensuring long-term stability and peace in the region. 

He argued that Azerbaijan's interpretation of peace fails to take Armenian interests into account and that Azerbaijan continuously introduces new elements into the negotiation process to disrupt or delay the signing of a peace agreement. Ayvazyan voiced concerns over the general and vague nature of the proposed peace document, highlighting that critical issues, such as the return of Armenian prisoners and the unblocking of communications, remain unresolved.

Ayvazyan emphasized the strategic significance of the North-South road project, which could play a key role in addressing the communication blockages. Reflecting on the complexities of diplomacy, he recalled the "golden rule" that "if everything is not agreed, nothing is agreed." He pointed out that Armenia's foreign policy is often overly influenced by external factors, whereas true diplomacy should focus on advancing Armenia's national interests while considering the geopolitical context.

The former minister criticized Azerbaijan for failing to honor past agreements and warned that any peace deal would lack guarantees of future compliance. He also expressed concern that Azerbaijan might use the peace treaty as a pretext for pursuing legal actions against Armenia in international courts, citing rhetoric around potential compensation and persecution. Ayvazyan stated that true peace in the region would only occur when neither side is forced to make unilateral concessions or experience the feeling of being a "winner" or “loser.”