On February 25, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan addressed a high-level meeting at the Conference on Disarmament, reaffirming Armenia’s commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Mirzoyan outlined Armenia’s transparent nuclear policy, emphasizing the country's goal of a smooth transition to new nuclear capacities by 2036. He announced preliminary steps for selecting and constructing a new nuclear power plant, including the possibility of using small modular reactors (SMRs).

He also reaffirmed Armenia’s commitment to maintaining an effective conventional arms control regime at international, regional, and subregional levels. He noted that Armenia was considering joining the Arms Trade Treaty to further strengthen its arms control commitments.

Despite existing challenges, Mirzoyan stated that Armenia remained dedicated to promoting transparency, strengthening arms control mechanisms, and building confidence in the South Caucasus. He revealed that Armenia had proposed a framework to Azerbaijan for mutual arms control and joint investigation of cross-border incidents, aiming to enhance regional stability. He expressed hope that "dialogue and cooperation will prevail over hostility and mistrust."

Mirzoyan also addressed the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations, calling for clear regulations to govern its use. He stressed the need to ensure adherence to international law and ethical standards while preventing the transfer of military AI technologies to states with a history of violating human rights and international norms.

In conclusion, Mirzoyan reiterated Armenia’s commitment to peace and international security, advocating for multilateral solutions, diplomatic engagement, and strengthened international cooperation.