On April 16, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan rejected claims of a deadlock in negotiations with Azerbaijan, emphasizing the government’s unwavering commitment to advancing the border demarcation process.

During a conversation with journalists, Pashinyan stated that Armenia had already proposed the framework and specific areas for delimitation, noting an existing agreement to proceed in a north-to-south direction. "The question now is which section to start with. We have presented our ideas and are awaiting Azerbaijan’s response," he said. He reaffirmed that, despite delays or challenges, this remains a key part of the government’s agenda, comparing it to other long-term domestic initiatives, such as Patrol Police reforms and the "300 schools, 500 kindergartens" program.

When asked whether he expects a peace agreement with Azerbaijan to be signed this year, Pashinyan said the issue is not about hope but about the consistent fulfillment of governmental responsibilities.

Regarding Azerbaijan’s statements about using the Iranian route for transport due to Armenia’s alleged inaction, Pashinyan clarified that Armenia is ready to offer its territory under the same conditions accepted by Iran, emphasizing that Armenia’s proposals respect sovereignty, territorial integrity, jurisdiction, and reciprocity. He stressed that paragraph 9 of the November 9, 2020, trilateral statement contains no provisions compromising Armenia’s sovereignty or inviting third-party control. "Those claiming Armenia made such a commitment are not telling the truth," Pashinyan noted.

The Prime Minister reiterated Armenia’s written proposals under the Crossroads of Peace project and confirmed that no official written response had been received from Azerbaijan. He added that Armenia is prepared to open railway communication on the Goradiz-Yeraskh line, enabling transit from Azerbaijan to Azerbaijan and from Armenia to Armenia through each other’s territory. "If we say we are ready to implement this approach today, it reflects our confidence that our society will view it as a fair compromise," Pashinyan stated.

Pashinyan also firmly declared that the Karabakh movement in Armenia will not be revived, rejecting opposition calls and statements by former President Serzh Sargsyan. "I addressed these claims even before they were made, stating that the Karabakh movement will not continue in Armenia," he emphasized. Regarding Sargsyan’s remarks about seizing power, Pashinyan responded, "Let Serzh Sargsyan reflect on his own statements from that time."

Finally, Pashinyan argued that the new Constitution of Armenia should not reference the Declaration of Independence, as the document implies the impossibility of Armenian statehood. "There should be no mention of the Declaration of Independence in the new Constitution’s text. However, the decision rests with the people of Armenia," he concluded.