"This is a blow to Armenia's territorial integrity" - Oskanian

Former Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian posted on his Facebook page:

"Last week, Nikol Pashinyan met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi. Though wrapped in vague diplomatic language and sanitized official statements, the implications of that meeting are already coming into focus. By all indications, Pashinyan has agreed to a so-called “corridor” through Armenia’s Syunik province—an arrangement that would, in effect, cede sovereign control of Armenian territory to an external power. This is no minor technicality. It marks a grave strategic and political capitulation: a direct assault on Armenia’s territorial integrity and yet another fracture in the already fragile foundations of the Armenian state.
Now, Pashinyan has traveled to Brussels and Paris, presumably seeking European endorsement for this deeply flawed deal. But no number of Western handshakes or staged photo-ops can alter the fundamental nature of what is being proposed. At its core, this arrangement represents a disaster for Armenia’s long-term sovereignty and national security.
Pashinyan’s motivation is not rooted in a bold vision for peace or a principled commitment to regional reconciliation. It is far more cynical—and far more personal. His overriding goal appears to be securing a “peace agreement” with Azerbaijan ahead of Armenia’s 2026 elections. In pursuit of this narrow political objective, he seems prepared to sacrifice not only territory, but also dignity, justice, and the historical memory of the Armenian people. What he calls “peace” is not a diplomatic achievement; it is a formal certificate of failure. A failure to protect Artsakh. A failure to defend Armenian lives. A failure to uphold the national interest.
Even if such an agreement were to bring a fleeting sense of calm—a highly uncertain outcome—it would do nothing to undo the immense human and moral costs already incurred. Consider what has been lost: Artsakh itself, the lives and futures of tens of thousands of young Armenians, and sovereign territories that can be reclaimed only at great cost.
Indeed, in the seven years since he assumed power, Nikol Pashinyan has presided over the most devastating national defeat in Armenia’s modern history. Under his leadership, Armenia has not only lost land—it has forfeited credibility, strategic depth, and its standing in the international arena.
Whatever may come in the months ahead, one conclusion is clear and inescapable: Nikol Pashinyan should have no role in shaping Armenia’s future. He has proven, time and again, that he is unfit to lead the Armenian nation".