Guaranteed Peace
Following discussions with the coordinating team of the “Proposal for Armenia” initiative, we have established a foundational pillar of our platform: Guaranteed Peace.
We must move beyond the current cycle—one defined by repeated demands, implicit threats of force, unilateral concessions, and the persistent illusion of peace.
The choice is not between peace and war. It is disingenuous to suggest to our citizens that other political forces “seek war.” No political force in Armenia seeks war.
Our team is entering the elections with the vision of “Guaranteed Peace.” Guaranteed Peace is a system of agreements secured by international legal and realistic mechanisms, supported by clear tools of oversight and accountability. Any agreement without guarantees is inherently vulnerable.
Armenia must honor its international commitments while continuously strengthening its national capacity to enhance its regional standing.
We must work with our allies to build new, realistic security architectures on solid foundations.
Priority will be given to developing alternative transit and communication corridors—specifically the Armenia-Georgia-Russia and Armenia-Iran routes—alongside the implementation of major economic and infrastructure projects. Such multidimensional development will significantly strengthen our national security.
Our security posture must not be built on confrontation that places us at the center of rivalries between global powers. Instead, it should be rooted in the principles of complementarity, mutual interest, and our strategic role as a geopolitical bridge.
Economic Security as a Foundational Imperative
I now address the domain of economic security. Without a strong economy, there can be no effective diplomacy, no credible defense, and no true sovereignty. Economic security is the very foundation of national security.
We must develop a clear understanding of our economic structure, how businesses operate, and the complex process of creating and preserving jobs. This requires honesty—not empty promises or misleading rhetoric. We must acknowledge a simple reality: at present, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) market has no viable alternative. It provides our economy with essential room to grow. The wise course is to seize these opportunities, not to dismantle what we have built. Destruction is easy, but its consequences are often severe.
Within the EAEU, we have substantial resources and access to broad opportunities for development. At the same time, technological progress demands strong cooperation with Western partners—particularly the European Union and the United States—which remains critically important. Our engagement with China offers considerable potential in technology and investment. Likewise, our relationships with India and the Arab world open wide avenues for collaboration and global economic partnership. Each of these directions requires skilled and focused effort.
Sustainable peace depends on internal cohesion, national solidarity, sound diplomacy, a well-calibrated defense system, and multifaceted economic and allied cooperation—along with constructive dialogue across all segments of society.
Guaranteed Peace describes a society where citizens can plan for the long term; parents can look to their children’s future with confidence; young people see real opportunities to stay, build careers, and raise families in their homeland; investors can commit capital with trust in stable and predictable rules; and soldiers serve with the assurance that behind them stands not only weaponry, but a resilient economy, professional diplomacy, and a united nation.
Guaranteed Peace is the central idea of Armenia’s renewal and national revival. It calls for the coordinated, dedicated, and capable efforts of all willing stakeholders and citizens.
I am confident that Armenia can walk this path.