The RPA Executive Body has issued a statement about the hostilities on the Karabakh-Azerbaijani border.
"Dear compatriots,
This morning, the Azerbaijani armed forces launched a large-scale military offensive along the line of contact with Artsakh, opening fire on civilians as well.
4 years after the April war, once again recording its own destructive and aggressive nature, the Azerbaijani government is forcing a war on the freedom-loving people of Artsakh.
Official Baku bears all the responsibility for the military aggression. At this crucial moment, the Executive Body of the Republican Party of Armenia calls on all our compatriots for solidarity and unity, reaffirming its readiness to stand by the homeland, the state and the Armenian soldier.
In the struggle imposed by the treacherous enemy, each of us is now the defender of our homeland. We must soberly assess the situation and be by the side of our army, in its ranks, as well as be a strong support, regardless of political differences.
As the Homeland is the most precious, its defense is above all, the RPA invests all its potential, including experience and diplomatic ties, to support the sacred struggle for the independence of the people of Artsakh.
Artsakh will never be part of Azerbaijan. God protect our people and the just struggle", the RPA Executive Body said in a statement.
