Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated at the Paris Peace Forum that Yerevan and Ankara are close to establishing full diplomatic relations. He emphasized the absence of significant obstacles to opening the Armenian-Turkish border and developing comprehensive cooperation.

Pashinyan expressed confidence that in the near future, Armenia and Turkey will become "normal neighbors" with diplomatic ties, open borders, and developed economic and political interaction.

Furthermore, he noted that peace with Azerbaijan has become a reality and represents a "historic change" for the region, emphasizing the agreements to open regional communications based on mutual recognition of territorial integrity.

"We have a chance to build not only a peaceful but also a prosperous South Caucasus," the Prime Minister stated.

In this context, the Prime Minister emphasized that Yerevan and Baku have begun to understand the interconnected destinies of the countries of the South Caucasus. According to him, "after decades of hostility, it's becoming clear that our destinies are intertwined," and both countries "win by strengthening their independence and sovereignty."

Pashinyan also drew parallels between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia, identifying a common threat to independence.

"By the way, at the beginning of the 20th century, we gained independence together, within three days. In 1918, we gained independence, and then, a few years later, we simultaneously lost it – Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia. In 1991, we gained independence simultaneously, together, and perhaps after some time, we realized that there might be a common threat to our independence. And we decided to focus on the agenda of developing our states, protecting our independence and sovereignty," the Armenian leader shared.