Former Speaker of the Artsakh National Assembly David Ishkhanyan has sent a message from Baku prison.

According to Ishkhanyan, Azerbaijani officials hinted them they would remain in Baku for as long as the Armenian authorities wished.

“We were surprised – how could it be that our own authorities do not want us to return? Unfortunately, current political developments leave little room for any other conclusion. That is the reality,” Ishkhanyan said.

Despite everything, the former speaker stressed that neither their principles, nor common sense, nor strength of spirit, nor willpower have deserted or betrayed them.

“We will continue along our common path. Stay strong for now,” Ishkhanyan noted.