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Peace currently prevails along the Armenia–Azerbaijan border, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Wednesday.
“As of January 21, 2026, there is complete peace along the Armenia–Azerbaijan border,” Pashinyan said, noting that Armenia has never lost its vigilance “for a single second.”
He noted that according to the annual report of the Foreign Intelligence Service, a military escalation between Armenia and Azerbaijan is assessed as highly unlikely , indicating that peace has been established between the two countries.
Addressing concerns related to the “Western Azerbaijan” narrative used by Azerbaijan, Pashinyan said the issue has been recorded by intelligence services. At the same time, he stressed that Armenia continues to systematically strengthen its defense capabilities.
Pashinyan said the Armenian authorities are continuing diplomatic efforts aimed at further strengthening and institutionalizing peace. He also asked to pay attention to the changing atmosphere in Armenia–Azerbaijan relations, particularly to official rhetoric from both sides, which he described as showing first signs of qualitative change.
Commenting on potential security risks, the prime minister said Armenia’s state system constantly analyzes threats, with diplomatic services playing a leading role. He also welcomed the recent return to Armenia of four individuals previously held in Azerbaijan.
“At the same time, there are inertial processes,” Pashinyan said, adding that Armenia must address them calmly and responsibly.Armenia has never lost its vigilance for a single second and will not lose it. Today, as of January 21, 2026, there is complete peace along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border," the Prime Minister said.