The statement of the President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian.

“I learned from the press that a statement on ending the Karabakh war was signed with the presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan. I learned from the press about the conditions for ending the war.

As the President of the Republic, unfortunately, there was no consultation or discussion with me on this document; I did not take part in any negotiations.

The settlement of the Karabakh conflict is a matter of national significance. Any step, action, any decision related to the vital security interests and rights of Armenia, Artsakh, and the entire Armenian people, especially the signing of a document, should be the subject of comprehensive consultations and discussions.

I emphasize that the fate of Artsakh, and consequently of the Armenian people, can be resolved only taking into account our national interests and only on the basis of a national consensus.

Taking into account the deep concerns of the large mass of the people conditioned by the current situation, I immediately initiate political consultations in order to coordinate the solutions arising from the agenda of the protection of our national interests as soon as possible.

As the President of the Republic, at this crucial moment of national preservation, I consider the formation of national unity to be my current mission. I hope that in ten days we will all be able to form such a unity, in which case I will consider that I have used the opportunities to serve my homeland.”