Armenian PM warns Turkey to stay out of conflict with Azerbaijan

Synopsis

Armenia's Prime Minister Nicole Pashinyan addresses the escalating conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region claimed by both Armenia and Azerbaijan. He describes the situation as an Azerbaijani-Turkish international terroristic attack, emphasizing that it transcends local issues. Pashinyan highlights the involvement of mercenaries from Syria, confirmed by France and Iran, and expresses concern over Turkey's military alliance with Azerbaijan. He firmly rejects the idea of negotiating with Turkey, stating that such discussions would not contribute to resolving the conflict. Pashinyan accuses Turkey of continuing the Armenian genocide and reinstating the Turkish empire, citing Turkey's actions in various regions, including Libya and Syria. He acknowledges the tough fighting but insists on recognizing Azerbaijan's initiation of the attack as a critical first step in addressing the conflict.