Ashot Danielyan resigns as Speaker of  National Assembly of  Republic  of Artsakh

ArmInfo. Ashot Danielyan has officially announced his resignation from the post of Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh.

In a statement published on the Artsakh Parliament's Facebook page,  Danielyan noted that the decision followed "long reflection,  discussions, and consultations." He emphasized that when he assumed  the position on May 21, 2025, his primary motivation was not personal  gain or political ambition, but rather the urgent need to ensure the  continuity of Artsakh's state institutions and to maintain a  political voice for its people during a period of existential threat.

"Every decision and action of mine was directed toward one goal:  protecting the rights of the people of Artsakh and preserving the  continuity of statehood in the face of the new reality created in the  Republic of Armenia," Danielyan stated. 

According to him, throughout this entire period, he has been guided  solely by national interests and his responsibility to the people of  Artsakh. "After the forced displacement, when we found ourselves in  Armenia, I, like many others, could have focused solely on family,  starting a new life, a new job, and securing our future. This would  have been a much easier path for me. But I chose not the easy path,  but the imperative one. I took on this burden, understanding that in  the most difficult moment, someone must continue to bear state  responsibility, protect the rights of the people of Artsakh, and  preserve the idea of Artsakh statehood. I could not allow the issue  of preserving state institutions to remain unaddressed and neglected  in the difficult circumstances that arose.

"In many cases, those who were willing to do anything to secure a  position during Artsakh's better days were not by my side on this  path. When the position represented opportunity, influence, and  privilege, many sought it. When the work became a struggle, a source  of pressure, an unbearable responsibility, and a matter of personal  sacrifice, many simply left. I never aspired to this position. I  stayed and continued to fight because I felt obligated to my father's  memory, to our people, and to Artsakh," Danielyan added..  However,  he said the false and fabricated rumors surrounding him recently, the  unfounded accusations and slander spreading everywhere, also  influenced this decision. "I do not want the targeted campaign  against me to tarnish the reputation of the Republic of Artsakh, its  state institutions, and the National Assembly in any way.

When the necessary unity and shared responsibility are lacking, one  or a few individuals cannot consistently shoulder the entire burden.  Therefore, this decision is also a conscious step aimed at preserving  the state structure free from personal speculation and artificially  created contradictions. Therefore, I resign from the post of Speaker  of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh.

This resignation does not mean abandoning Artsakh. It does not mean  abandoning the defense of the rights of our people and the struggle  for which our family has already paid with our lives. This position  is temporary. Artsakh, the pain of our people, the memory of our  heroes, and the debt we owe them are eternal. I believe that the will  of our people cannot be broken. The Artsakh issue cannot be  considered closed as long as there is a people who have the right to  their homeland, as long as there is a demand for its return, and as  long as the memory of our fallen heroes obliges us not to give up. I  am confident that the National Assembly and all state structures will  continue their activities, remaining steadfast in protecting the  rights of our people and achieving national goals," Danielyan added.