Our path towards the perpetuation, state independence, sovereignty, prosperity, and freedom of the Republic of Armenia is entering a historically decisive phase. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this in his address at the Sardarapat Memorial on the occasion of Republic Day anniversary.

Pashinyan added as follows:

“We have had undeniable successes in the previous period. The draft of the agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been agreed upon, and negotiations on the draft of the agreement have been completed. Now we are holding bilateral consultations with Azerbaijan to reach agreements on the timeframes and circumstances of signing the agreement.

An active dialogue has been established between Armenia and Turkey, relations between Armenia and Iran are at an unprecedented high level. A strategic partnership has been established between Armenia and Georgia. Armenia's international standing is growing visibly, and the fact that in 2026 our country will host two prestigious large-scale events in Europe and the world—the eighth forum of the European Political Community, and the COP17 Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity—are visible proof of this.

One of the most important realities of 2025 is that border control at all border points of the Republic of Armenia are now being carried out solely by our country's border guards; something that is unprecedented.

We continue to develop close relations with the Russian Federation and China. We have established a strategic partnership with the US, our partnership with India is deepening, our relations with France and the EU are at an unprecedented high level. The Republic [of Armenia] and democracy are a reality. A balanced and balancing foreign policy is a reality. Independence and sovereignty are a reality. The state is a reality, and we must appreciate and cherish these achievements.

We have overcome the period of the history of losses and have entered a promising era of the history of achievements. Pessimism and despair are no longer the companion of the Republic of Armenia. Armenia's companion is state-centered self-awareness, knowledge-based knowledge of the world, development, and democracy.

Peace and security will become Armenia's long-term companions. There will be no war, there will be peace.

I congratulate us all on the occasion of Republic Day.

Glory to the martyrs, and long live the Republic of Armenia!”