A meeting with representatives of the Armenians of Artsakh took place at the Yerevan mission of the Republic of Western Armenia. The meeting was initiated by Ashot Harutyunyan, a Member of Parliament of the Republic of Western Armenia, Chairman of the Committee on Artsakh Affairs, President of the “Shushi” Patriotic Union, and historian.

The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the policy of destruction carried out by the Baku regime against the cultural and historical heritage of the indigenous Armenian population in Artsakh, as well as to explore ways to raise this issue on international legal and public platforms.

During the event, Armenag Aprahamian, President of the Republic of Western Armenia, delivered a speech. He addressed the ongoing legal processes related to the protection of the rights of the Armenians of Artsakh and the possibilities for restoring justice within the framework of international law. In his speech, he emphasized that the issue of the rights of the Armenians of Artsakh must remain continuously at the center of attention of international institutions.

Next, Hovik Avanesov, a specialist in the preservation of Artsakh’s cultural heritage, delivered a speech presenting facts of Azerbaijani vandalism in Artsakh. In particular, he referred to the destruction of Armenian churches, historical and cultural monuments, cemeteries, and other valuable heritage, emphasizing that these manifestations of cultural genocide pose a serious threat to the historical memory of the region.

The speaker also presented the steps that need to be taken to preserve Armenian cultural heritage and to involve international organizations in preventing ongoing destruction.

During the meeting, Ashot Sargsyan, a deputy of the Supreme Council of Artsakh and of the second convocation of the National Assembly of Artsakh, also delivered a speech. He presented his views on the importance of protecting the cultural heritage of Artsakh, emphasizing that the preservation of historical and cultural values is of not only national but also universal significance.

At the end of the event, Nelli Harutyunyan, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Western Armenia, addressed the attendees, highlighting the importance of nationwide unity and consistent efforts in protecting the rights of the people of Artsakh and preserving Armenian cultural heritage.