Yerevan, August 2025 — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has proclaimed August 2025 as the dawn of a “peaceful and prosperous life” for Armenia, presenting it as the starting point of a new era in the South Caucasus.
Writing on his official Telegram channel, Pashinyan declared:
“Peace has been established [in the region], and it must become both a matter of daily concern and an institutional foundation. August 2025 has become the starting point for a peaceful and prosperous life for the Republic of Armenia. Congratulations to all of us on this event.”
The prime minister also reflected on Armenia’s 1990 Declaration of Independence, calling it a product of “contradictory ideological positions” inherited from the late Soviet era. He argued that the collective psychology shaped at that time was never conducive to building a truly independent Armenian state.
“We must not continue the Karabakh movement, because it means canceling the independence of the Republic of Armenia,” Pashinyan wrote, emphasizing that his government’s current course — peace with Azerbaijan and dialogue with Turkey — is the only viable strategy.
Supporters hailed the statement as a bold recognition of reality and a pragmatic embrace of peace. Yet critics were quick to point out the risks. They argue that Pashinyan is offering sweeping concessions without clear guarantees in return — a move that some liken to Neville Chamberlain’s infamous 1938 proclamation of having secured “peace for our time” after the Munich Agreement.
For them, the echoes are chilling: a leader celebrating peace while adversaries prepare to exploit every weakness.
