No Agreement Can Solve the Question of Peace, Says Ruben Vardanyan

Ruben Vardanyan, the State Minister of the Republic of Artsakh, held a working consultation today at the Askeran district administration, where he acquainted himself with the urgent issues at hand.
According to the press office of the State Minister, the head of the administration, Hamlet Apresyan, emphasized that security is a primary concern, noting that it severely damages agriculture and deprives people of their livelihoods, as a significant portion of arable land and pastures are under direct threat from the adversary.

The issue of operational communication and effective cooperation between communities, the administration, and ministries was also raised during the consultation. Emphasizing the importance of organizing work efficiently, State Minister Ruben Vardanyan stated that only disciplined and organized work can withstand new challenges. For this reason, a mechanism for daily consultations with the heads of the administration has been implemented, allowing for personal updates from them about the situation and urgent issues.

During his visit, State Minister Ruben Vardanyan also met with the community leaders and heads of enterprises in the Askeran district and listened to their raised concerns, which mainly pertained to security, civil defense, housing issues, renovations of schools, roads, and more.

Addressing the security issue, the State Minister remarked, “The possibility of establishing peace lies only in our strength and unity. No agreement can solve this issue because we have a neighboring state that does not want us to live here. We must become strong and united, so they cannot resolve the issue in an unacceptable way for us. We must continue our struggle in all directions—diplomatically, militarily, politically, and informationally. We must remain vigilant.”

Speaking about the incident of the closure of the Stepanakert-Goris road, Ruben Vardanyan stated that we must be prepared for such provocations. “The situation is like this. We must fight against it by all means. This reality requires entirely different approaches from us—both in diagnosing problems and in making decisions, as well as in our overall operational strategy. We have very serious dangers and challenges, but I am confident that we will overcome them. Our struggle continues for the right to live on our land, for the future of our children. And this is the struggle of the entire Armenian nation.”