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  • Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Commend NK on 13th Anniversary of Indep.

    PRESS RELEASE August 26, 2004
    CONTACT: Christopher Close/Knollenberg
    (202) 225-5802
    Andrew Souvall or Jennifer Cannata/Pallone
    (202) 225-4671

    ARMENIAN CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS COMMEND NAGORNO KARABAKH ON 13TH ANNIVERSARY
    OF INDEPENDENCE

    Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Reps. Joe Knollenberg (R-MI) and Frank
    Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), cochairmen of the Congressional Caucus on
    Armenian Issues, today commended the people of Nagorno Karabakh on the
    13th anniversary of their independence.

    "Despite all the difficulties, today Nagorno Karabakh is a proud state
    committed to the values of democracy, respect for human rights, and an
    open civil society," Knollenberg and Pallone wrote in a letter to
    President Arkady Ghoukasian of Nagorno Karabakh. "Today, as we extend
    our congratulations to the people and the authorities of Nagorno
    Karabakh on the 13th anniversary of the Proclamation of the NKR, we
    welcome your determination and efforts in strengthening Karabakh's
    democratic institutions and market economy.

    "Karabakh has proven to be a capable, reliable and serious partner of
    the international community," the lawmakers continued. "Peace and
    stability in the South Caucasus are not possible without a
    contribution from Nagorno Karabakh. We assure you of our strong
    commitment to Karabakh's security and development."

    On September 2, 1991 the people of Artsakh adopted the Proclamation of
    the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, declaring their independence from
    Azerbaijani rule.

    The text of the letter to President Arkady Ghoukasian follows.

    August 26, 2004

    H.E. Arkady Ghoukasian
    President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic
    3 February 20th Street
    Stepanakert, NKR

    Dear Mr. President

    As you know, September 2 is a historic day for Nagorno Karabakh. On
    this day in 1991 the people of Nagorno Karabakh declared their
    intention to create their own independent state. This is the day when
    the Declaration proclaiming the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was adopted.
    With this Declaration the courageous people of Artsakh expressed their
    determination to live in freedom.

    The people of Artsakh have persevered through many challenges to peace
    and stability as the Soviet oppression, Azerbaijan's military
    aggression, consequences of a devastating war, and the continuing
    blockade imposed by Azerbaijan failed to break the spirit of Artsakh's
    people. Despite all the difficulties, today Nagorno Karabakh is a
    proud state committed to the values of democracy, respect for human
    rights, and an open civil society.

    Today, as we extend our congratulations to the people and the
    authorities of Nagorno Karabakh on the 13th anniversary of the
    Proclamation of the NKR, we welcome your determination and efforts in
    strengthening Karabakh's democratic institutions and market economy.
    Karabakh has proven to be a capable, reliable and serious partner of
    the international community. Peace and stability in the South
    Caucasus are not possible without a contribution from Nagorno
    Karabakh. We assure you of our strong commitment to Karabakh's
    security and development.

    Sincerely,
    Joe Knollenberg Frank Pallone, Jr.
    Member of Congress Member of Congress



    Jennifer Karch Cannata
    Press Secretary
    Office of U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr.
    420 Cannon House Office Building
    Washington, DC 20515
    (202) 225-4671 office
    (202) 225-9665 fax

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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