Friday, August 25 2023 12:36

ArmInfo.Armenian MP Taguhi Tovmasyan posted the following Facebook message, reading: 

"I was hosted by H.E. Mrs. Kristina Alyson Kvien, the Ambassador  Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to  Armenia.

"I reflected on the current situation, security threats and  challenges of Armenia and Artsakh.

"Speaking about the difficult conditions prevailing in Artsakh, I  emphasized that there is no alternative to recognizing the right to  self-determination for the people of Artsakh: this approach stands as  the sole solution capable of preventing a genocide in Artsakh.  Touching upon the tension along the borders of Armenia, I shared my  personal example of how, together with my family, I have spent nights  under fire in my hometown Vardenis.

"I presented to Mrs. Ambassador the accurate depiction and threats to  democracy in Armenia. In particular, I highlighted how the ruling  "Civil Contract" faction "has occupied" the National Assembly of the  RA. I also addressed the issue of political prisoners in Armenia,  citing the case of Armen Ashotyan, Vice President of the Republican  Party of Armenia, along with other challenges to human rights.

"'One of the vivid manifestations of pseudo-democracy is evident in  the ongoing Yerevan mayoral elections, tainted by deceit. Government  officials in Armenia are overwhelmingly engaged in the pre- election  campaign of Tigran Avinyan, the candidate of the ruling power.  Unequal competitive conditions have been created for other candidates  of Yerevan Mayor. The election frauds have already started,' I  stressed in my speech.

"During our conversation with Mrs. Kvien, I also delved into  different other matters of mutual interest.

"I extend my gratitude to Ambassador Kvien for the invitation and for  her attentive consideration of all the questions I raised."