On May 26, a high level panel discussion titled “Inclusive Security in the Middle East South Caucasus and Central Asia” took place within the framework of the Yerevan Dialogue 2025 bringing together high-ranking officials and regional experts to examine pathways to sustainable peace through inclusive dialogue and strategic cooperation.
The high participants of the panel discussion were Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Jean-Noël Barrot Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Varsen Aghabekian, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine, Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Europe, and Nigar Göksel, Project Director at the International Crisis Group Turkey. The discussion focused on current regional and global challenges including Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan emphasized: “We are ready to sign this agreement and then eventually, of course, ratify, which will open an era of peace and cooperation in South Caucasus. And coming also to the title of this panel discussion, this model probably, hopefully, could also be exported to – of course, every conflict is unique, there are nuances, but the approach, the general aim to establish peace and an open era of cooperation and peace could be exported – to Ukraine, to Middle East, to some other regions which might be needing intervention.”
Jean Noël Barrot noted that lasting peace must be grounded in international law and mutual respect while Varsen Aghabekian called for a just and lasting peace in Gaza stating peace without justice is not peace. Panelists emphasized the importance of upholding sovereignty and the principles of the United Nations Charter, and addressed the strategic significance of regional trade and transport corridors. This event followed by a ceremony for the redemption of a stamp dedicated to Yerevan Dialogue, marking its importance not only for Armenia but also as a symbol of resilience and culture on the international stage.
