NKR states readiness to resolve conflict with Azerbaijan via talksFebruary 20, 2008 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the resolution passed on February 20, 1988 at the extraordinary session of the Soviet of People's Deputies of the Nagorno Karabakh Autonomous Oblast, the Nagorno Karabakh National Assembly:- reaffirms the determination of the people of Artsakh, which is embodied in the Constitution adopted at the nationwide referendum on December 10, 2006, to build a democratic, sovereign state that has been proclaimed on the basis of the right to free self-determination on September 2, 1991 and vested with independence at the Referendum of December 10 of the same year; - certifies that the Nagorno Karabakh Republic is ready to resolve the existing differences with Azerbaijan exclusively by means of negotiations; - insists that the authorities of Azerbaijan respect their obligations to the international community, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; abandon the unpromising policy of confrontation and form an atmosphere of confidence and tolerance between the parties, which will have a positive impulse on the efforts at finding ways for a comprehensive settlement; - appeals to the Parliaments of all States, the United Nation and other interested international structures to promote a dialogue between the elected representatives of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan; - expresses certainty that the international community properly values the achievements of the Nagorno Karabakh people in building a democratic state governed by the rule of law, forming a civil society and takes with understanding its legal aspiration to become a full member of the community of free states. This statement was made public and was fully approved at the nationwide meeting attended by thousands of people on Revival Square of Stepanakert. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. |