Armenia will never cede an inch of liberated lands – Ruben Gevorgyan

The Armenian army adequately – an even more powerfully – retaliates against Azerbaijan, Chairman of the Sworn Freedom Fighters union, MP Ruben Gevorgyan told Tert.am.

Regardless of what weapons and ammunition Azerbaijan is using and of the international community’s silence, the Armenian soldier is guarantor of Armenia’s security.

“We had a war with Azerbaijan and gained victory. But the pain of defeat will make such a state raise its voice on the border. Reasonable people understand it and consider Azerbaijan’s provocation. There has always been tension on the border, and we are all well aware that our victory has been followed by [Azerbaijan’s] acts of aggression,” Mr Gevorgyan said.

If the Armenian armed forces did not adequately retaliate, the population would leave the borderline villages.
Azerbaijan is using new weapons. Asked whether it is evidence of possible resumption of large-scale hostilities?

“I think war is war regardless of weapons used. Of course, the use of such weapons poses a threat to the borderline villages. Our people must feel firm on their soil. We have visited the Tavush region. We could not visit the soldiers on combat duty, but we saw that the locals were brave. The people are in high spirits, which is evidence of adequate and tough retaliations by our army.”

As regards the international community’s silence, Mr Gevorgyan said that one cannot draw the right conclusions on the information on foreign policy available to the public.

“Regardless of the international response, we must rely on ourselves. I am sure that our soldiers, stat and authorities, volunteers and public will not ever cede an inch of the liberated lands.”