Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan marked Republic Day by claiming that his government was able to maintain the country’s independence following the 2020 Karabakh war defeat by pursuing new modes of thinking that allowed the country to meet the challenges of a constantly changing world.

Pashinyan, in a statement today, said his administration is focused on pursuing realistic policies leading to peace, a basic requirement for prosperity and the wellbeing of the country’s citizens.

“We are moving forward without pause and we see the desired goal on the horizon,” his statement reads.