Interview

"Relative peace is also a result of Armenia's efforts." Vahram Atanesyan

Radar Armenia's interlocutor is Vahram Atanesyan, a former member of the Central Committee of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh National Assembly.

- Can 2024 be considered a year of achievements and successes for Armenia?

- I don't remember who, but one famous person said that every year is a success for him. In Armenia, the past year has already been a success.

- What key successes did Armenia record in 2024?

- Relative peace is also a result of Armenia's efforts.

- What gaps did we have in 2024 that might not have happened?

- Revealing the ruling power's internal disagreements is a serious issue, regardless of our attitude. We must hope that this phase will be overcome.

- The president of Azerbaijan continues to accuse Armenia of arming. Against this background, how likely will the peace agreement be signed in 2025?

- A peace treaty with Azerbaijan, as such, will be signed after the parliamentary elections in Armenia.

- What are your hopes and expectations for 2025? Do geopolitical developments inspire hope that the world is striving for peace?

- "Unfortunately, no. There is a war in the world every day. A war may break out in the Middle East next year. I want to be wrong, but the trends are not pacifist."

- What transformations can occur in Armenia's domestic political life in 2025, considering the "relations" between the government and the opposition in 2024?

- "Unfortunately, the opposition in Armenia is not political. If any force or several forces form an alternative idea, Armenia will have a perspective.

Hayk Magoyan