“I believe that the very history of our relations is already a basis for deep distrust. And there is no point in asking the leader of Azerbaijan and myself whether we trust each other or not? Obviously, we do not,” Pashinyan said.
“The problem is not that; the issue is whether we are going to build trust step by step. It is exactly in the process of building trust that we face difficulties,” Pashinyan noted.
When asked, “So, when Aliyev says he is ready for peace, he is actually preparing for war,” the head of the Armenian government gave an affirmative answer.
“Yes, that’s the impression, but to be objective, I suppose if you ask them, they will also say they do not trust us. But that’s not the point. The question is: are we ready, step by step, with small or even big steps, to build trust so that we can mutually believe each other’s word? Again, in the course of diplomatic contacts, the leader of Azerbaijan states that they have no intentions to attack. And the problem is, I repeat: the public discourse, subsequent practical work, and developments on the ground are what give many analysts the basis for such conclusions. Sometimes it is very difficult to object and provide counterarguments why this is not the case,” stated the Prime Minister of Armenia.
