INDEPENDENCE OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH IMPORTANT FOR ALL ARMENIANS - DEPUTY SPEAKER
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February 17, 2012 | 12:15
STEPANAKERT. - Proclamation of independence Nagorno-Karabakh has a
major significance for all the Armenians, Armenian Deputy Speaker
Edwards Sharmazanov said on Friday at the international scientific
conference in Stepanakert.
The conference devoted to the 20th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh
independence.
"Establishment of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic had historical and legal
background," he said.
"Azerbaijan responded with aggression and occupation to Karabakh's
proclamation of its right to self-determination. However, despite
the war launched by Azerbaijan, the Karabakh people managed to decide
their own destiny and hold a referendum," Sharmazanov said.
He stressed that Karabakh is developing its way to democracy. "The
only solution is international recognition," he added.
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Agency
On January 6, 1992 the Karabakh parliament adopted a declaration
proclaiming independence of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.
news.am
February 17, 2012 | 12:15
STEPANAKERT. - Proclamation of independence Nagorno-Karabakh has a
major significance for all the Armenians, Armenian Deputy Speaker
Edwards Sharmazanov said on Friday at the international scientific
conference in Stepanakert.
The conference devoted to the 20th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh
independence.
"Establishment of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic had historical and legal
background," he said.
"Azerbaijan responded with aggression and occupation to Karabakh's
proclamation of its right to self-determination. However, despite
the war launched by Azerbaijan, the Karabakh people managed to decide
their own destiny and hold a referendum," Sharmazanov said.
He stressed that Karabakh is developing its way to democracy. "The
only solution is international recognition," he added.
The information partner of the conference is Armenian News-NEWS.am
Agency
On January 6, 1992 the Karabakh parliament adopted a declaration
proclaiming independence of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.