Pashinyan signals possible constitutional amendments following peace deal with Baku

Peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not only possible but also quite achievable, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during his speech at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

According to Pashinyan, several factors contribute to the prospect of peace, Caliber.Az reports via Sputnik Armenia.

One key step was the signing of the August 30 agreement on joint work between Armenia and Azerbaijan’s commissions on border delimitation.

"This is the first bilateral document signed by the sides," Pashinyan noted, emphasizing its significance. He also pointed out that both countries agreed to use the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration as a foundational principle for determining borders. This, in his words, signifies "mutual recognition of territorial integrity and inviolability of borders."

Looking ahead, the Armenian Prime Minister highlighted that "the next step will be the signing of the peace treaty and the establishment of full-fledged interstate cooperation." Armenia, he added, "proposes to sign the already agreed articles of the peace agreement with Baku and discuss the remaining points later."

Pashinyan explained, "There is no peace agreement that would immediately solve all issues. Even after signing the agreement, the countries can continue to conclude new agreements and reach additional agreements."

He further stated that after the peace deal is signed, it would be reviewed by Armenia’s Constitutional Court to assess its compatibility with the country’s basic law. He clarified that "If our Constitutional Court decides that the peace agreement with Azerbaijan contradicts the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, although our experts assure that this will most likely not happen, we will find ourselves in a situation where constitutional changes will be required for the sake of peace."

By Tamilla Hasanova