The so-called “peace document” currently under discussion does not, in fact, contain any clear guarantees, but instead creates a framework for the further implementation of steps that have already been secretly agreed upon. This view was expressed by Armenia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Dzyunik Aghajanyan.
“The discussed ‘peace document’ is essentially limited to declarative statements and does not include mechanisms capable of protecting Armenia’s interests or ensuring long-term stability,” she noted. In this context, the diplomat считает, что продвигаемые азербайджанской стороной конституционные изменения, а также открытая поддержка со стороны действующей власти Армении, не являются случайными.
The push for a “supermajority”
The ambassador draws attention to the fact that the authorities are not speaking about a simple majority, but about the need for a “supermajority.” According to her, this is directly linked to the implementation of future political plans.
Such a majority, Aghajanyan argues, would allow for constitutional changes to be carried out without obstacles, as well as the adoption of any necessary laws. In other words, it would provide a decisive number of votes in parliament, enabling the legitimization of decisions that have already been agreed upon.
“This decisive number of votes is needed to legitimize the chain of concessions they have already committed to,” she stated.
Commitments to Turkey and closed-door negotiations
According to the diplomat, not only Baku but also Ankara plays a key role in this process. Armenia, she says, has specific commitments to Turkey, the fulfillment of which is crucial for the overall process.
Negotiations conducted “behind the public’s back” concern the electricity grid, railways, and other sectors. Relevant ministers regularly meet with the Turkish side, yet no transparent and detailed information is provided to the public.
“In reality, the direction of these negotiations implies placing our entire energy system in dependence on Turkey. The same applies to railways and local production. For years, the authorities have been dismantling and destroying domestic production in order to make Armenia dependent on the economies of Azerbaijan and Turkey,” the ambassador emphasized.
The ultimate goal: power retention and “smooth concessions”
According to Aghajanyan, the authorities are not openly discussing these numerous commitments, as they seek to ensure their continued hold on power to the extent necessary to implement these steps smoothly and without obstacles.
“They are trying to obtain a mandate that will allow them to legitimize and carry out the already agreed concessions without any hindrance. This is the main objective of the current authorities — to retain power and implement this plan without serious public resistance,” she concluded.