Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) President Arayik Harutyunyan on Wednesday convened an operational meeting to discuss the current military and political situation.
During the consultation, first the participants observed a minute of silence to honor the four soldiers of the Artsakh Defense Army who died in the attack of Azerbaijan last night, the Artsakh President's office reports.
Subsequently, President Harutyunyan emphasized that the ongoing Azerbaijani aggression and repression against Artsakh and its people contradict the international community's calls to resolve the issues through peace talks and the provisions outlined in the tripartite statement of November 9, 2020. He highlighted that such actions do not contribute to the establishment of long-term peace in the region. The President reiterated Artsakh's unwavering commitment to resolving issues peacefully, and urged for restraint in this fragile situation.
Then, defense minister Kamo Vardanyan provided a comprehensive report on the operational situation along the line of contact with Azerbaijan.
Separately, the President gave several instructions to the heads of relevant agencies for ensuring the security of the people of Artsakh.
