During the press conference held on February 13, Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan announced that from 2023 to February 5 of this year, 20,769 internally displaced persons from the Republic of Artsakh received Armenian citizenship.

He also said that during this period 26,099 applications were received, an increase was recorded, more than 9,000 children also received Armenian passports.

How inclined are our compatriots from Artsakh, who received RA passports, to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections, what kind of government do they want to see in Armenia?

Hakob Hakobyan, co-founder of the “Ardarutyun” party of the Artsakh Republic, who is in almost daily contact with Artsakh Armenians, believes that Artsakh Armenians will actively participate in the elections.

“These elections are even more decisive for the people of Artsakh and they are anxiously waiting for the results of the elections, including their active participation.

During our many meetings, it is once again confirmed that the Armenians of Artsakh are waiting for such a government to be elected in Armenia, for which the issue of Artsakh is not closed. Also, they will not close the problem of the return of Artsakh Armenians, but they will be able to support those processes that will lead to the return. Moreover, there should be such a government so that before returning to Artsakh, the Armenians of Artsakh have decent living conditions and opportunities in their motherland.” of 168.am Hakob Hakobyan said in an interview with

According to our interlocutor, the Armenians of Artsakh do not want a luxurious and luxurious lifestyle in Armenia, but what they want is to have a decent life and work.

“No Artsakh citizen has taken the goal and dream of returning to Artsakh from his mind, because they left many things in Artsakh: the graves of their children, parents, relatives, sanctities.

It is clear that the citizens of Artsakh, who have the opportunity to participate in the elections, will participate and vote for the political force representing the above-mentioned programs.

The people of Artsakh know very well the price of peace, that’s why the thesis of the authorities of the day that “if we are not elected, there will be a war” does not work for any of the people of Artsakh. The people of Artsakh have been through several wars, apart from the 44-day war, they have been successful in others, they know how to achieve peace,” he added.

Hakob Hakobyan also emphasized that the Armenians of Artsakh, like any conscious Armenian, know today that they achieve peace not by begging, but by showing dignity and strong will.

Hakob Hakobyan emphasized, “That thesis of the RA authorities pushes the Artsakh Armenians away from the KP even more.”

Let’s remind that the regular parliamentary elections in Armenia will take place on June 7, many political forces have not yet announced their participation in the elections. Some have announced their participation in the alliance.

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