Appeal to scientists: We do not have oil, but we have brains (video)
Over 260 members of the Union of Artsakh War Veterans left for the Artsakh border with Azerbaijan to support our young soldiers. “They came and registered as volunteers. Still in the 90s, people came to our Union from different places, the State Conservatoire, Medical University and other places. They asked for arms and said they wanted to go and fight for their homeland, Hamlet Hovsepyan, Chairman of the Union of Artsakh War Veterans. He says it is necessary to strengthen our army by providing it with the necessary weapons. “In the 90s we had weapons to fight and spirit to win the enemy. Today we still have that spirit but the enemy has improved its weaponry. Now I am appealing to our scientists living in Armenia and abroad to unite efforts and create [in a short time] firearms and equipment that will allow no one to fire on our soldiers. It is true, we do not have oil and gas, but we have wits.” In reply to A1+’s observation that the country should allocate funds for it, Mr Hovsepyan said, “I agree with you that the creation of any technology requires finances but we need to find out information about our scientific potential. I believe that our scientists will respond to this call.” At the same time, Hamlet Hovsepyan emphasized the importance of consolidation of different forces which will allow carrying out precise steps. “I am calling on the authorities and the opposition to turn their faces towards people, think about people and see what they can do for our people.”
