President of Artsakh signs a decree on dissolution of state institutions and reintegration of citizens

President of the Republic of Artsakh Samvel Shahramanyan signed a decree on the actions arising from the situation created after September 19, 2023.

According to the Decree, due to the complicated military-political situation, proceeding from the priority of ensuring the physical security and vital interests of the people of Artsakh, taking into account the agreement reached through the mediation of the command of the Russian peacekeeping forces with representatives of the Republic of Azerbaijan that free, voluntary and unimpeded passage of residents of Nagorno-Karabakh, including military personnel who have laid down their arms, shall be ensured with their property on their vehicles along the Lachin corridor, and guided by Article 93 of the Constitution of Nagorno-Karabakh, it was decided:

1.To dissolve all state institutions and organizations under their departmental subordination until January 1, 2024, and the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) shall cease to exist.

2.The population of Nagorno-Karabakh, including those outside the Republic, after the entry into force of the Decree, shall familiarize themselves with the conditions of reintegration presented by the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to make an independent and individual decision on the possibility of staying (returning) in Nagorno-Karabakh.

The Decree shall enter into force immediately after its publication.