The world and us
Positioned at “the West of the East” and “the East of the West” throughout its history, Armenia
often found itself center-stage to civilizational conflict. We dismiss the presumption of
civilizational conflict and position ourselves as a proponent for dialogue between civilizations.
Our vision for foreign relations rests upon international and inter-ethnic dialogue, based on
mutual respect and an aspiration to understand and be understood. Facilitating dialogue and
multilateral relations between civilizations, nations, and states must become the manifestation
of our commitment to peace and stability in the world. Armenia is ready to become a platform
for such dialogue.
Nikol Pashinyan
Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia
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