Ruben Vardanyan: The Armenian leadership must change its position and meet its obligations arising from the Constitution

Talks between Baku and Stepanakert cannot take place if the
agenda is established in advance in accordance with the wishes of one party
and, what is more, is agreed on by the Armenian side. Former State Minister of
Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan made a Facebook post.

“A third party must be involved in the talks between
Baku and Stepanakert. The Armenian leadership must change its position and meet
its obligations arising from the Constitution. And it is us who should make
them change their position on this issue,” the former state minister said.

Before entering into negotiations, we must have a precisely
defined position, a clear agenda and a well-prepared negotiating team so that
the other side will perceive us as one of the parties to the talks.

“What we need is collective will. If there is will,
there will be resources, and there will be capable people. Many allies,
supporters and friends from all over the world will stand by us.

If we look back on our millennia-long history, we will be
surprised at how simple-minded we happen to be. We see an ally either in the
West, or in the East, or in Russia. However, we should work with all sides and
use this cooperation and allied relations to the benefit of our own state. Here
lies the formula for success,” Vardanyan wrote.