YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. Stability and peace in the South Caucasus region could become the consensus between the West and Russia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said.

“Azerbaijan is in euphoria after the 44-Day War and is thinking to take as much as possible, or , if possible, take everything. And its perception is being aggravated by the international situation. Basically, Azerbaijan has directly or indirectly become an energy and logistic crossroad and its importance for both Russia and some Western countries has increased. But this situation has both risks and opportunities,” Pashinyan said.

According to the Armenian PM, the risks are visible nearly every day, while the fact that South Caucasus itself is a big crossroad is the opportunity. And Armenia’s and Georgia’s role are no less important.

“In this context, the region’s stability and peace could become a consensus between the West and Russia. Because, if our region were to once again explode, it could become a problem for both Russia and the West at least in terms of energy, with other consequences stemming from energy,” Pashinyan said.