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"There can be no unblocking regional communications if the legal-contractual basis for that are absent, likewise the true assessment of its security, economic and demographic impact," the head of opposition 'Armenia' faction, former Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan told reporters during the parliament briefing. 

Per Ohanyan, the opening of communication routes in the region is untimely if there is no peace agreement and the adversary is  continuously voicing threats, making us accept its agenda. He addd that the Armenian side should first form a security system, instead of begging for peace. 

"I believe, the economic unblocking will lead to a deeper blockade and economic pressures, while the demographic picture especially in Syunik province would change," said the opposition lawmaker, adding for the true peace the Turkish-Azerbaijani tandem must change its rhetoric, and show commitment to peace bu actions. As an example, Ohanyan pointed to the need for Azerbaijan to remove forces from the territory of Armenia they had invaded months ago. 

"No one insists we do not need peace, but relevant conditions are required for that peace. We should not beg for peace but impose it and defend it in a reality we are now living," said Ohanyan. 

He recalled that the November 9 agreement that ended the war in Nagorno-Karabakh had been imposed on Armenian authorities, followed by handover of territories from Artsakh and later invasion into the territory of Armenia.