Strong army, smart diplomacy, and economic independence- three key  pillars of Karapetyan`s "Strong Armenia" concept

ArmInfo. A strong army, smart diplomacy, and economic independence are the three main pillars  of the concept of the "Strong Armenia" party, as stated by Samvel Karapetyan,  Russian-Armenian businessman  and leader of the "Strong Armenia" party, while presenting his political party's security concept.  

"The time for lasting peace has come; tomorrow it will be  too late. This is a well-known rule. War arises where there is no  strength. A weak army provokes the enemy, while a strong army ensures  peace. Peace is not begged for; it is maintained by force. I often  think about how to build an Armenia where the draft age would be an  age of confidence, not fear. Together with international experts in  security and diplomacy, we have developed a systemic program called  'Strong Armenia,'" he noted in a message on Facebook.

Karapetyan also emphasized that his team's work in this direction has  three main focuses: a strong army, smart diplomacy, and economic  independence.

According to him, it is through the implementation of this systemic  program that they will build a strong Armenia. "The homeland begins  at the border, and love for the homeland also begins at the border.   Therefore, Armenia's borders must be inviolable and inviolable.  Permanent intelligence coordination centers, unmanned reconnaissance,  and artificial intelligence analysis will ensure the inviolability of  our borders and the safety of our soldiers," the politician  continued.

He also noted with regret that the wars of recent years looming over  the Armenian people have proven that victory cannot be achieved on  the ground if the air space is not protected. Karapetyan promised to  protect Armenia's air space with a modern, multi-layered air defense  and electronic warfare system. "In a strong Armenia, military service  will be based on a professional, technologically advanced, and  advanced army.  Honorable service and a dignified life after  demobilization are our priorities. Armenia will speak to the world  confidently, from a position of strength. Our foreign policy will be  pragmatic and balanced. Our negotiations with the West and East will  be clear, while maintaining our red lines. We will continue dialogue  with our strategic partners, while strengthening contacts with other  superpowers and countries," Karapetyan stated.

He added that, having spent 30 years in business, he had learned and  mastered the skills of negotiating from a position of strength and  had established contacts in various global centers. According to  Karapetyan, this experience and his international connections will  serve Armenia's foreign policy. The leader of the political force  added that his team is already working with the Armenian diaspora,  transforming sentimental assistance into a strategic tool with  international influence, infrastructure, and long-term investments.  "Our contacts with the region will be based on the principle of  mutual benefit, not unilateral concessions. Peace is not achieved  through weakness, but is ecured through strength. We offer a strong  peace, a lasting peace.  Armenia must end its policy of begging for  peace and move to a policy where Armenia and its interests are a  priority. A strong Armenia will not beg for protection, but will  build it with its own strength. The weak cannot silence the strong.  Armenia cannot be silenced. We will no longer be weak," Karapetyan  concluded.