PM Pashinyan: Armenia used to exist thanks to other countries

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has addressed his compatriots, stating that Armenia used to exist thanks to other countries.

"“What is the difference between today’s Republic of Armenia and the former one? In the past, the Republic of Armenia existed thanks to other countries and for other countries. Today, the Republic of Armenia exists thanks to itself, thanks to its citizens, and for its citizens,” Caliber.Az quotes Pashinyan as saying on his Facebook page.

As a reminder, Pashinyan introduced the “Real Armenia” doctrine in a televised address on February 19, 2025, outlining a vision to transform Armenia’s political, economic, and social framework. The doctrine emphasises the Republic of Armenia’s internationally recognised territory (29,743 square kilometres) as the sole homeland, moving away from the concept of “historical Armenia,” which included territories in modern-day Türkiye and Azerbaijan.

The doctrine redefines patriotism as loyalty to the state and its legal order, prioritising citizens’ rights and obligations, such as tax payment, over ethnic or historical aspirations.

By Khagan Isayev