Call to the Presidents of Artsakh and Armenia: Samvel Babayan

The former secretary of the Security Council of Artsakh, Samvel Babayan, made a Facebook post stating: "I appeal with a call to the presidents of Artsakh and Armenia. The tightening circle around the two Armenian republics is facing the Armenian people with a threat to existence. I urge the former presidents of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh, as well as all those who feel they can play a role in resolving the issue, to unite around paths to overcome this threat.

Each of us has succeeded through Artsakh and with Artsakh. It is Artsakh that has given us life and dignity. It is time for us to return to Artsakh its name and honor. I rise above all kinds of contradictions and extend my hand around the idea of saving Artsakh—for the sake of Artsakh, for the sake of Armenia, for the sake of pan-Armenianism."