Artsakh will not be part of Azerbaijan – Artsakh president

A genocide is being committed against people that started their fight for the right to live in a free country since 1988, Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan said at a briefing today.

Stressing the circumstance of participation of Turkey and foreign terrorist in the hostilities against Artsakh Harutyunyan said they expect the support of the civilized world.

“We expect the support of the civilized world but not only with calls and statements but substantial,” he said, adding that the international terrorism is penetrating to the region and there are a lot of facts proving it.

“There is no part in Stepanakert that has been left out of the shelling and not just once, even Shushi’s church has been shelled. After this they expect not equivalent attitude from Artsakh  - agree to their formulated demands. It won’t happen. Artsakh will not be part of Azerbaijan,” Harutyunyan said.