Expert says democracy level in Artsakh higher than in UkraineJuly 21, 2012 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The alternative presidential elections in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic proved to CIS that the level of democracy in NKR is higher than that in the Ukraine, Armenian political analyst said. “Armenians in Artsakh proved the possibility to organize democratic elections and think of the future even in military situation,” Sergei Shakaryants said. The expert further noted that the elections enabled Artsakh presidential candidate Vitaly Balasanyan to position himself as a political figure. “Though NKR presidential elections are of great significance for Artsakh people, they proved unable to foster the country’s international recognition. The EU has already given up the idea of establishing direct relations with Stepanakert,” Mr. Shakaryants said. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |