ArmInfo.The security of not only Artsakh, but also the Republic of Armenia depends on overcoming the humanitarian catastrophe caused by the illegal blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan. The statement of the I Have Honor faction of the Armenian parliament reads, coincide with the election of David Ishkhanyan, awardee of the "Combat Cross" of the 1st degree and member of the Bureau of the ARF, to the post of Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh.
As emphasized in the statement, the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh, as a state body endowed with a primary mandate, plays an important role in overcoming not only internal, but also international challenges facing Artsakh. The passive attitude of the current leaders of the Republic of Armenia to the fate of Artsakh is the opinion of a marginalized group with state levers, and does not reflect the approach of the citizens of Armenia.
The statement also notes that in the internal political field of the Republic of Artsakh, adventurous statements by some figures, and in some cases statements arising from the interests of Azerbaijan, as well as using the current situation to gain power, may cast doubt on the very existence of the Republic of Artsakh.
In this regard, the I Have Honor faction welcomes the steps aimed at enhancing the role of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh as an elected representative body. In the current situation, there is no alternative to the consolidation of strong and healthy national forces.
As the statement notes, the faction is determined to continue serving the interests of the Republic of Artsakh with all the tools under its control, without separating or identifying them with the interests of the Republic of Armenia.
The faction is confident that the newly elected President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh will work consistently towards the realization of Artsakh's right to self-determination and is ready to further promote this process through party channels and parliamentary diplomacy.