ArmInfo.The Ex Defense Minister and "Ohanyan-Raffi- Oskanian" bloc leader Seyran Ohanyan called the political opponents to start all the discussions referring security of Armenia and Artsakh and to refrain from populism and demagogy.
As Ohanyan stated at the first political alliance forum, in complicated geopolitical conditions, when Armenia and the entire region are facing challenges, the priority for him and the bloc represented by him are safety issues. However, he noted that security includes a military component, as well as economic and political. In this context, Ohanyan called the leaders of influential political forces to act in the public debate and to present their clear position on the Karabakh settlement.
The Ex Defense Minister considers the Armenian and Azerbaijani people are in need of security and peaceful coexistence, but for this it is necessary to solve several problems. In particular, Ohanyan noted the need to preserve the balance of forces between the sides and the formation of an atmosphere of trust. In his opinion, there should be no winners and losers in Karabakh settlement, should be no unilateral concessions and solutions, as it cannot lead to long-term peace. "Of course, in the Karabakh settlement important role have Moscow, Washington and Paris, but Yerevan's, Stepanakert's and Baku's decisions are even important. The last word, of course, must be Stepanakert's", the politician stressed.
At the same time, Ohanyan considers not less important in the Karabakh settlement the economic development of Armenia and Artsakh. However, the Ex Minister said that the Armenian army is the greatest guarantee of security. In this context, referring to his military experience Ohanyan stressed that the Armenian army is able to solve the tasks by not only protective actions but also through preventive measures, leading to peace and truce.