The country’s priority should be to secure the release of its citizens. News.am |

“The state’s priority should be to ensure the release of its citizens who have been illegally detained in other countries, rather than looking for excuses not to do so,” Vahan Zanoyan said.

“Especially in 2020, after the war, and seeing that the future of Artsakh was threatened, the fate of the people of Artsakh became one of Ruben Vardanyan’s most important priorities. He believes that this issue should be a priority for all Armenians. He always acts only in their interests, trying to achieve everything possible, even impossible, to ensure that they continue to live peacefully in their homeland. Before Ruben moved to Artsakh, I personally participated in several discussions with him, which solidified his decision to relocate. His decision to move to Artsakh was personal, conscious, and he firmly believed that he needed to stand with the people in such difficult times,” said Vahan Zanoyan, a writer, public speaker and economist from the Armenian diaspora who knew Ruben Vardanyan very well, in an interview. newsreferring to Prime Minister Pashinyan’s comments about Vardanyan at his last press conference.

“In my opinion, the attitude of the Armenian Prime Minister towards Ruben Vardanyan is puzzling, because Vardanyan has made significant contributions to Armenia. He has invested heavily and spearheaded major educational and infrastructure programs and projects that have won international recognition for Armenia and its people.

Currently, Ruben Vardanyan, a citizen of the Republic of Armenia, is illegally detained in Baku. When citizens of any country are illegally detained in the prisons of another country, especially in flagrant violation of international law, their own country must prioritize ensuring their release rather than making excuses for inaction,” Vahan Zanoyan noted.