We Must Be Realistic: Khachaturyan on Displaced Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh

The President of Armenia believes that it is necessary to be realistic regarding the possibilities of returning Armenians displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, and to address this issue when peaceful conditions are established between Yerevan and Baku.

The President made these remarks in an interview with Armenpress and Shant TV. He suggested that the possibility of returning the Artsakh Armenians is a longer-term issue.

"I think we should address this issue when we really establish relations in peaceful conditions with Azerbaijan. We must be realistic, and that means truly assessing the situation we are currently in. In other words, is it realistic for this return to happen today or not? After all, there are many different factors involved: security, certain conditions that will be set before the Artsakh Armenians," the President noted.

According to the President, this is the issue that currently hampers resolving any questions. He emphasized that even when discussing a peace treaty or the establishment of peace, it is important to understand that there can be different situations regarding the statements or responses from both sides. However, that does not mean efforts should cease in that direction.

"On the contrary, we need to work and be prepared for the possibility that the other side may disagree with our viewpoints. Negotiations are meant to eliminate and minimize disagreements as much as possible, and ultimately present a document that has bilateral or multilateral agreement," the President emphasized, adding that Armenia is currently engaged in such negotiations.