Samvel Nikoyan says his son wanted to return to Armenia from Boston but changed his decision after he learnt about ceasefire agreement (video)
During the four-day war in Karabakh, our army, our soldiers defended their country, families and dignity. They also solved important military and political problems, Samvel Nikoyan, a lawmaker from the Republican Party of Armenia (HHK), said on May 6. He says the mediators expected Nagorno-Karabakh to turn to them for help, but it did not happen. “Our soldiers continue to guard our borders,” he said. Speaking about the recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh by Armenia, the lawmaker said though the authorities want it but the time is not appropriate. “Despite our dissatisfaction with the OSCE Minsk Group, we understand that it is the format in which we are supposed to continue talks. An alternative to the Minsk Group is not a four-day war but a much longer process.” Asked when the time would be appropriate for the recognition of Artsakh, Mr Mikoyan said, “If Azerbaijan starts new military actions, it will become clear for the Minsk Group Co-Chair countries that Armenia should recognize Nagorno-Karabakh.” The HHK lawmaker added that by law, the bill on recognition of Artsakh will be discussed at the plenary session of the National Assembly irrespective of the conclusion of the executive body. In reply to a journalist’s observation that many young people reportedly left Armenia during the recent escalation of the conflict, Mr Nikoyan said his son, who is studying in Boston, bought a ticket and was going to return to Armenia on April 5. However, he changed his decision after he learnt about the verbally agreed ceasefire.
