When any Civil Contract MP, government representative, propagandist—or even the party leader himself—addresses the people of Artsakh, who barely escaped genocide, with words like: “You are to blame for everything. You abandoned Karabakh instead of fighting the Azerbaijani-Turkish army. Your leaders dissolved the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. We have no business there”—that is not just a lie. It is the height of cynicism.
In my view, such rhetoric is not only politically manipulative but also a manifestation of Armenophobia and misanthropy.
But that’s politics. Politicians lie, posture, and manipulate to cover up their catastrophic failures. What’s even more troubling is when the state itself begins to do the same.
I have respect for the state, for its institutions and structures, regardless of who currently holds office. I especially value the army and our diplomatic corps—two pillars meant to safeguard our national security. Because of that, I expect professionalism and neutrality from institutions like the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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So when the Foreign Ministry releases a statement echoing the rhetoric described above, it signals something very serious: that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has become an instrument of government propaganda, used to manage domestic political fallout.
This is why I say the state of our diplomacy is alarming.
Let’s not forget: this is not just a political issue—it’s a matter of statehood. Once such statements are made, they remain “on the record” and in force, regardless of who comes to power next. Just like the infamous statement made by the Prime Minister in Prague on October 6, 2022, where he recognized Nagorno-Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. In doing so, he essentially acknowledged the non-existence of Artsakh.
…After all this, I seriously doubt that any decent, principled professional can continue their service in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Aram ABRAHAMYAN
