Armenia should be ready for war, says Hovhannisian

“Under the circumstances when Azerbaijan has been threatening by military meanings, we must be prepared for a war, moreover, we must be ready to prevent it,” leader of the Heritage Party of Armenia Raffi Hovhannisian said in his address to the 6th congress of the party. 

He said that the key issue is recognition of Nagorno Karabakh. “Armenia should recognize Nagorno Karabakh within the border lines enshrined in the NKR Constitution, and Armenia should design a new way of diplomacy in order to end the Azerbaijani invasion and occupation of other Armenian territories,” said Hovhannisian.

Besides, it’s necessary to stop cultural genocide which is being committed by Azerbaijan, according to politician. He called for the Foreign Ministry of Armenia to continue a campaign fighting against cultural cleanings of Azerbaijan, especially, given that Azerbaijan has become an Honored Co-Chair of the UNESCO.

In addition, Hovhannisian said that there is no alternative to the existence of two separate states: Azerbaijan and Artsakh.