ArmInfo.The recent developments leave no doubt that the Armenian authorities, in the context of the complete de-Armenization of Artsakh and the occupation of the territories of the Republic of Armenia, succumbing to the threats of Azerbaijan, are preparing to transfer to the latter territories from the Tavush region before the expected demarcation and delimitation.
This is stated in a statement by the bishops and leaders of the diocese of Armenia, against the backdrop of the latest processes around the villages of Tavush.
"This defeatist approach, with successive painful territorial concessions, essentially legitimizes Azerbaijan's false claims and reprehensible ambitions on the territory of Armenia before the eyes of the international community.
The Church equally welcomes all reasonable efforts and processes aimed at achieving peace. There is no doubt that the policy of the Armenian authorities to create an "era of peace" through unilateral concessions is not only unrealistic, but also destructive. Bargaining over the homeland and constant unjustified concessions will never be able to provide a safe environment for our people.
It is possible to build a comprehensive and lasting peace in conditions of full respect for national dignity and rights, as well as the principle of reciprocity.
We call on the Armenian authorities to abandon the defeatist approach and not allow such coercive solutions to be advanced during negotiations on emerging issues that will pose new security challenges to the Motherland.
We also call on national, political, non-governmental organizations of Armenia and the Diaspora, all our nation representatives concerned about the future of the Motherland, including government officials, to unite and protect our national-state interests in national unity - to contribute in every possible way to strengthening statehood and creating a prosperous and safe future.
We believe that our people have a strong spirit of patriotism and a willingness to sacrifice personal things for the sake of the nation, as well as a zeal to preserve national identity, and with the help of the Risen Savior and universal human efforts, we are able to eliminate misfortune and evil from our daily lives. With heartfelt prayer, we ask the Heavenly Lord for the grace of peace and solidarity to our country and people and keep the independent statehood of Armenia safe and unshakable," the statement says.