The actions of Azerbaijan and Turkey during the recent Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) war violate the letter and spirit of US anti-terrorism laws, Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Co-Chairs Van Krikorian and Anthony Barsamian stated at the recent online session of the Assembly.

Assembly Board of Trustees members, state chairs and staff participated in the two-hour online session, which featured remarks from Armenia’s Ambassador to the United States, Varuzhan Nersesyan, and Artsakh’s Foreign Minister, David Babayan, 

The session provided details on the latest developments in the organization.

Expressing gratitude to the Assembly and the Armenian American community for their humanitarian assistance to Artsakh and Armenia, the Armenian Ambassador stressed that deepening relations with the new US administration is a priority on the agenda of the Armenian Embassy. Contributing to the latter is President Joe Biden's commitment to democracy and human rights values, as well as his longstanding support for the US recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

The ambassador stressed that Armenia's security is inseparable from Artsakh's security. "We cannot see the future of Armenia without the future of Artsakh," said Varuzhan Nersesyan, also emphasizing the need to release the Armenian captives by Azerbaijan without preconditions.

In his remarks, Artsakh Foreign Minister Babayan reflected on the losses caused by the recent Artsakh war, especially the loss of innocent lives. He also encouraged continued close cooperation with the Armenian diaspora.

Babayan noted the important issue of extending support to the native population remaining in Artsakh, as they face enormous challenges and urgent humanitarian needs.