There is de facto peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but genuine reconciliation is needed – Mirzoyan
06.05.2026,
16:29
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that, despite the lack of a signed peace treaty with Azerbaijan, there is already de facto peace between the two countries.
YEREVAN, May 6. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that, despite the lack of a signed peace treaty with Azerbaijan, there is already de facto peace between the two countries.
"We already have real peace. There are no tragic incidents on the border with Azerbaijan; there have been no casualties from shootings there for over a year. Moreover, Azerbaijan has lifted restrictions on the transport of goods to Armenia through its territory," Mirzoyan said during a discussion at the Yerevan Dialogue international conference.
According to him, this is already a major step towards peace.
"We have also begun bilateral trade with Azerbaijan. We are purchasing petroleum products and will also sell some goods to Azerbaijani companies. This is truly proof of peace," the foreign minister noted.
Mirzoyan emphasized that not all issues have been resolved; the conflict was "very bloody," the wounds are still fresh, and both countries need genuine reconciliation.
"There are also unresolved humanitarian issues, in particular, we have detainees. But the path is very optimistic," he said.
"We already have real peace. There are no tragic incidents on the border with Azerbaijan; there have been no casualties from shootings there for over a year. Moreover, Azerbaijan has lifted restrictions on the transport of goods to Armenia through its territory," Mirzoyan said during a discussion at the Yerevan Dialogue international conference.
According to him, this is already a major step towards peace.
"We have also begun bilateral trade with Azerbaijan. We are purchasing petroleum products and will also sell some goods to Azerbaijani companies. This is truly proof of peace," the foreign minister noted.
Mirzoyan emphasized that not all issues have been resolved; the conflict was "very bloody," the wounds are still fresh, and both countries need genuine reconciliation.
"There are also unresolved humanitarian issues, in particular, we have detainees. But the path is very optimistic," he said.
