Through systematic and targeted work, we can achieve much more -  David Ambartsumyan

ArmInfo.  "Thanks to systematic and targeted work, we can achieve much more," reads the statement from former Masis Mayor David Hambardzumyan, currently  incarcerated at the Nubarashen Penitentiary.

"First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to the organizers  and all participants of the parliamentary hearings on the topic  'Political Prisoners in the Republic of Armenia and the Restoration  of Their Violated Rights.' This was an important event, entirely  aimed at identifying the essence of the numerous problems existing in  Armenia. Raising these issues from the parliamentary rostrum will  undoubtedly have a significant impact not only on curbing the  authorities' authoritarian tendencies, but also, more importantly, on  demonstrating to the international community the true position of the  Armenian people and transforming this position into a significant  political factor. And I am very pleased that the first results of the  hearings were not long in coming: yesterday, political prisoner Lidia  Mantashyan was released. This is undoubtedly a victory, on which I  congratulate us all.

I am more than confident that through systematic and targeted work,  we can achieve much more.  Today, we can already see this. I note  with great joy that the need to address truly important issues can  unite the opposition.

Recent developments in the fight for freedom and rights The  imprisonment of political prisoners is a clear example of this. The  unified approach formed by the opposition factions around the  impeachment agenda also serves as proof of this. We must continue  working in this direction. The power of Nikol and his group poses a  mortal danger to our state and people every day. Therefore, this  power of traitors must be removed as soon as possible. Today, we have  such an opportunity. We must stand up and fight for our church, for  our state, for our people, for our future," the statement reads.