Q & A SERIES | Episode 10: Armenian Citizens Say They Are Not in Favor of Peace Treaty With Azerbaijan

Armenia and Azerbaijan have been in ongoing negotiations for a peace treaty following Azerbaijan's occupation of the Republic of Artsakh, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian government hopes to finalize and sign the treaty within the next month.

However, Azerbaijan has made it clear that it will not sign the agreement unless Armenia changes its constitution.

To gauge public opinion on this critical issue, Ani Khachatryan of The Armenian Report took to the streets of Yerevan, asking citizens whether they agree with signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan.

The responses were varied but predominantly negative. The majority of those asked flatly rejected the idea. A woman gave a firm "Absolutely not," while another woman dismissed the notion as laughable and walked away without engaging further.

Many citizens declined to answer, citing the sensitive and political nature of the question. However, a man who spoke in English expressed his concerns, stating that the proposed peace treaty seems one-sided and does not benefit Armenia.

Despite a general desire for peace among the Armenian people, skepticism abounds. The prevailing sentiment is that peace is difficult to achieve with a country like Azerbaijan, which harbors deep-seated Armenophobia and hostility towards Armenians. This distrust is further fueled by the recent occupation and ongoing attacks.

The peace negotiations remain a contentious topic in Armenia, with the government's efforts to reach an agreement being met with mixed reactions from the public. While the official stance aims for a diplomatic resolution, the voices on the streets of Yerevan reflect a population deeply wary of the intentions and demands of their neighbor.