In the upcoming parliamentary elections, the people of Armenia must decide whether the Karabakh movement will continue.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan said during the Parliament–Government question-and-answer session, in response to concerns that some circles perceive his statement as a threat that war will begin if the “Civil Contract” party does not win the elections.
The Prime Minister recalled that in 2020, serious accusations were made against him for not warning the public about the dangers and he has drawn conclusions from that accusation.
“In this election, the people must answer the following question: will the Karabakh movement continue or not?
Today, “Civil Contract” is the only political force that, as the parliamentary majority, has decided not to continue the Karabakh movement. All other forces say they will continue it. The people should decide. If they decide that the Karabakh movement continues, it means war, because the Karabakh movement is war.
If it is decided that there is peace, then we will not continue the Karabakh movement. It is a very simple choice,” Pashinyan said, emphasizing the importance of speaking clearly with citizens.
Referring to the Declaration of Independence, the Prime Minister said that it is not a declaration of independence, but rather a declaration of conflict and dependence.
“We all originate from the Karabakh movement as people engaged in politics. But if we do not confront this and do not change, then our historical destiny will not change either,” he noted.
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