Armenian Assembly Co-Chairs call for release of Armenian hostages  held by Baku and tright of teturn for Artsakh Armenians

ArmInfo. Given President Donald J. Trump's July 15 remarks during his White House meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggesting that peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan may be within reach, Armenian Assembly Co-Chairs Oscar  Tatosian and Talin Yacoubian sent a letter,this week to U.S.  Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for the release of all  Armenian hostages held by Azerbaijan, including "the political  leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh)" and ensuring the right of  return.  

The letter highlighted that the "right of return and cultural  survival" for Artsakh Armenian "remains unresolved," and urged the  United States to "advocate for a fair and just resolution" that  includes, a "safe, voluntary and dignified return." 

In addition, the letter emphasized that "a full durable peace must  include credible security guarantees for the Republic of Armenia,  including the full withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces from sovereign  Armenian territory, and clear consequences for violations of any  agreement." 

The Co-Chairs concluded by expressing the importance of "advancing  regional stability, human rights, and stronger U.S.-Armenia economic  development and security ties."

The letter to Secretary Rubio follows the Co-Chair's letters to  President Trump earlier this year that also called for the immediate  release of the Armenian hostages, strong security guarantees for the  Armenian people, the imposition of severe consequences should  Azerbaijan violate the peace agreement as well as guaranteeing the  fundamental right of return for Artsakh Armenians.  

Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest  Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public  understanding and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a  strictly non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.

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