Artsakh problem remains unresolved for Armenian people - Aram I 

ArmInfo. The Armenian people are going through the most fateful period in their history. This was  stated by Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I in his message dedicated to Artsakh Independence Day.

According to him, Artsakh has been de-Armenianized, and Azerbaijan  continues to threaten Armenia.

"In fact, Armenia and the Armenians have been left alone in the face  of current threats. But we cannot remain silent, and today the  priority is to consolidate everyone around the Armenian agenda," Aram  I noted.

At the same time, he emphasized that Artsakh is not the past for the  Armenian people. "If the enemy, after occupying Artsakh, is confident  that the Artsakh issue has been resolved, then for our people the  Artsakh issue has not been resolved. Until the people of Artsakh  return and restore their right to self-determination on their  historical lands under international auspices, the Armenian identity  of Artsakh cannot be considered resolved by force of arms  historically and according to international law. History proves that  seizures made due to circumstances and force of arms have always been  temporary," added the Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia.

According to him, for the Armenian people, the full restoration of  the Armenian identity of Artsakh should become a daily struggle,  first of all on the domestic front. "The state of Armenia, our  church, our national structures, Armenia and the Diaspora should  unite around this national agenda, the restoration and affirmation of  the Armenian identity of Artsakh, this should also push us to  consistent and systematic work with the international community. It  is necessary to emphasize the Armenian identity of Artsakh with real  facts," Aram I continued, also pointing out the importance of  restoring the Armenian army.

At the same time, he noted that the Catholicosate of the Great House  of Cilicia should always prioritize the Artsakh issue during meetings  with government officials, religious representatives and diplomatic  bodies.  "Dear Artsakh Armenians, stick to your cause, your land,  soaked in the blood of heroes, do not turn into a diaspora, stay on  your native land, direct your souls, your thoughts, your hearts, your  collective struggle to our beloved Artsakh. Be sure, Armenia, the  whole nation is with you, supporting your struggle," Aram I  concluded.