Either we surrender to Turkey and Azerbaijan, or we build an independent and strong Armenia: Mourad Papazian

June 05 2026, 14:47

Politics

These elections are not ordinary, they are fateful not only for Armenia, but for the entire Armenian people. This was stated by Mourad Papazian, co-chair of the Coordinating Council of Armenian Organizations of France, in a conversation with Alpha News.

“In the upcoming elections, the citizens of Armenia face two choices. The first path implies an approach whereby the future of Armenia will be determined by Turkey and Azerbaijan, and we will be forced to abandon faith in our own strength, in the potential of Armenia, the Diaspora, and the Armenian people. The second path is the building of an independent and strong Armenia, the strengthening of statehood and independence, the uniting of the potential of Armenia and the Diaspora, and the creation of new prospects for economic and social development,” Papazian stressed.

According to him, the Armenian people can build a brilliant future, a developed economy, and forge strong ties with the Diaspora and international partners.

“To achieve all of this, it is necessary to vote for the opposition and reject Pashinyan’s policies, which are extremely dangerous for the future of Armenia,” Papazian said.