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PROCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENT STATEHOOD 20 YEARS AGO WAS A PROPER STEP
Laura Grigorian
http://artsakhtert.com/eng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=221:p roclamation-of-independent-statehood-20-years-ago-was-a-proper-step&catid=1:all&Itemid=1
Friday, 27 May 2011 10:56
This idea was emphasized by members of the international scientific
conference in Stepanakert.
Arsen Melik-Shahnazarov, Adviser to the NKR Foreign Minister:
- I consider this an extremely important event, as first of all,
we must remind of ourselves each time. Second, our friends should
know our position. And not only them. By the way, those, who have
arrived here, are also our friends, and it is important to share our
viewpoints, because such discussions end with new ideas, which can be
brought to both local and foreign political scientists and societies
while communicating with them. I think the main goal of the conference
should be just the exchange of opinions, because if we only speak of
our 20-year independence and achievements, we'll have no results. So,
I see the basic goal of the scientific conference in getting specific
advices and discovering new ideas. Besides, it is, surely, a chance
for those who didn't visit Artsakh earlier, and there are such among
the conference participants, in particular, mass media representatives
from foreign states. I think the conference is important both for
them and us. They will have a series of interviews with the Artsakh
authorities and separate persons and will make assure once again
that the proclamation of independent statehood 20 years ago was a
proper step and is an irreversible reality. So, there cannot be even
a word about the return. As of the international recognition of the
NKR, I think that any similar event should be aimed at actual ends,
i.e. the NKR recognition process, as all of us, including our friends,
are working in this direction. And to this end, similar events should
be held not only in Nagorno Karabakh, but also in foreign states,
which is done thanks to our representatives in different states.
Victor Sheynis, Senior Staff Scientist of the RAS World Economy and
International Relations Institute:
Unfortunately, I participated in the second part of the scientific
conference, due to my participation in another event in Armenia. In
this regard, the conference organizers should have taken into account
that a scientific conference would take place also in Yerevan, which
wasn't done. I think both conferences were very interesting and
purposeful. What I saw, heard, and understood here is that life is
passing in its natural way in the conflicting state - people live,
create, and deal with scientific issues. This scientific conference
also testifies that everything is so as it should really be. As of the
NKR international recognition, I think it isn't so important as the
determination of the NagornoKarabakhRepublic in defending its right.
This is the most important, which needs Armenia's support. Important
is also the position of Russia, which isn't interested in a conflict
occurrence in the South Caucasus. Other powers aren't interested in
this either. I don't approve the position of the OSCE Minsk Group. I
think it can be more resolute. But, the powers are not interested
in the violation of the existing balance here. Will recognition take
place or not, it is another matter.
Vladimir Zakharov, Director of the Political and Social Researches
Institute of the Black Sea-Caspian region:
The two-day scientific conference, taken place in Artsakh, was
very interesting and impressive. Generally, the event was also
interesting in the context of our communication with our Armenia and
Artsakh colleagues. We learnt many news and ideas. And the role of
the conference is quite significant. It seems to be a regular and
usual conference, which isn't so. First, it is related to the 20th
anniversary of the NKR proclamation, or 20 years of the actual
existence of the NagornoKarabakhRepublic. And whatever is said
(either by the enemy or a friend) about its non-recognition, the NKR
has proved by its existence that it is a free and independent state
and its authorities are legitimate.
Ruben Zargarian, Adviser to the NKR Foreign Minister, Candidate of
Historical Sciences:
The scientific conference passed on quite an interesting and
intellectual-analytical level. Interesting reports were made, covering
the general situation in the region and the international laws, basic
on which the NagornoKarabakhRepublic was established. The speakers
from Armenia, Russia, and Artsakh touched upon the issues in details
and with actual analysis, giving their fair assessment; corresponding
discussions took place, and everybody came to the conclusion that
finally, the NKR international recognition is necessary and inevitable.
Similar conferences should be organized more frequently in order that,
first, the position of the Artsakh people can reach the world, and
second, that the Artsakh people can learn the viewpoints of experts
from different states.
From: Baghdasarian
Laura Grigorian
http://artsakhtert.com/eng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=221:p roclamation-of-independent-statehood-20-years-ago-was-a-proper-step&catid=1:all&Itemid=1
Friday, 27 May 2011 10:56
This idea was emphasized by members of the international scientific
conference in Stepanakert.
Arsen Melik-Shahnazarov, Adviser to the NKR Foreign Minister:
- I consider this an extremely important event, as first of all,
we must remind of ourselves each time. Second, our friends should
know our position. And not only them. By the way, those, who have
arrived here, are also our friends, and it is important to share our
viewpoints, because such discussions end with new ideas, which can be
brought to both local and foreign political scientists and societies
while communicating with them. I think the main goal of the conference
should be just the exchange of opinions, because if we only speak of
our 20-year independence and achievements, we'll have no results. So,
I see the basic goal of the scientific conference in getting specific
advices and discovering new ideas. Besides, it is, surely, a chance
for those who didn't visit Artsakh earlier, and there are such among
the conference participants, in particular, mass media representatives
from foreign states. I think the conference is important both for
them and us. They will have a series of interviews with the Artsakh
authorities and separate persons and will make assure once again
that the proclamation of independent statehood 20 years ago was a
proper step and is an irreversible reality. So, there cannot be even
a word about the return. As of the international recognition of the
NKR, I think that any similar event should be aimed at actual ends,
i.e. the NKR recognition process, as all of us, including our friends,
are working in this direction. And to this end, similar events should
be held not only in Nagorno Karabakh, but also in foreign states,
which is done thanks to our representatives in different states.
Victor Sheynis, Senior Staff Scientist of the RAS World Economy and
International Relations Institute:
Unfortunately, I participated in the second part of the scientific
conference, due to my participation in another event in Armenia. In
this regard, the conference organizers should have taken into account
that a scientific conference would take place also in Yerevan, which
wasn't done. I think both conferences were very interesting and
purposeful. What I saw, heard, and understood here is that life is
passing in its natural way in the conflicting state - people live,
create, and deal with scientific issues. This scientific conference
also testifies that everything is so as it should really be. As of the
NKR international recognition, I think it isn't so important as the
determination of the NagornoKarabakhRepublic in defending its right.
This is the most important, which needs Armenia's support. Important
is also the position of Russia, which isn't interested in a conflict
occurrence in the South Caucasus. Other powers aren't interested in
this either. I don't approve the position of the OSCE Minsk Group. I
think it can be more resolute. But, the powers are not interested
in the violation of the existing balance here. Will recognition take
place or not, it is another matter.
Vladimir Zakharov, Director of the Political and Social Researches
Institute of the Black Sea-Caspian region:
The two-day scientific conference, taken place in Artsakh, was
very interesting and impressive. Generally, the event was also
interesting in the context of our communication with our Armenia and
Artsakh colleagues. We learnt many news and ideas. And the role of
the conference is quite significant. It seems to be a regular and
usual conference, which isn't so. First, it is related to the 20th
anniversary of the NKR proclamation, or 20 years of the actual
existence of the NagornoKarabakhRepublic. And whatever is said
(either by the enemy or a friend) about its non-recognition, the NKR
has proved by its existence that it is a free and independent state
and its authorities are legitimate.
Ruben Zargarian, Adviser to the NKR Foreign Minister, Candidate of
Historical Sciences:
The scientific conference passed on quite an interesting and
intellectual-analytical level. Interesting reports were made, covering
the general situation in the region and the international laws, basic
on which the NagornoKarabakhRepublic was established. The speakers
from Armenia, Russia, and Artsakh touched upon the issues in details
and with actual analysis, giving their fair assessment; corresponding
discussions took place, and everybody came to the conclusion that
finally, the NKR international recognition is necessary and inevitable.
Similar conferences should be organized more frequently in order that,
first, the position of the Artsakh people can reach the world, and
second, that the Artsakh people can learn the viewpoints of experts
from different states.
From: Baghdasarian