Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Mnatsakan Safaryan reaffirmed the country’s principled stance on the unblocking of regional transport and economic connections, in response to a journalist’s question earlier today, Spokesperson for the Armenian Foreign Ministry Ani Badalyan says.
“Safaryan reiterated that Armenia’s position is grounded in key principles such as sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national jurisdiction. He emphasized that any proposals or solutions discussed in this context must fully align with these core values, leaving no room for misinterpretation,” Badalyan said.
She emphasized that the Deputy Minister firmly rejected any notion or terminology suggesting “control” over communications by a third party, underscoring that such an idea is unacceptable and contrary to Armenia’s position.
“Despite these clear statements, some media outlets and social media users have distorted the topic, circulating misleading headlines and contributing to an unfounded public narrative – particularly in light of recent talks held in Abu Dhabi,” the Spokesperson said.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again stresses that Armenia’s vision for unblocking regional communications is rooted in the above-mentioned fundamental principles. Media partners are urged to refrain from publishing misleading or deliberately distorted content that misrepresents the official position,” Ani Badalyan stated.
She provided a direct quote from the Deputy Foreign Minister’s interview with Radio Liberty: “This process must be implemented under the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and jurisdiction of the Republic of Armenia. If it is consistent with these principles – yes, it can be carried out.”
