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CALIFORNIA IS LIKELY TO RECOGNIZE NKR INDEPENDENCE
17:35, 22 November, 2012
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 22, ARMENPRESS: The California State Senate in
Sacramento held the first ever reception for a delegation from the
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic headed by NKR National Assembly Speaker
Ashot Ghulyan, Armenpress reports referring to the Public Radio.
The event was organized by California Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian
and Member of the State Senate Kevin De Leon. In attendance were also
representatives of the Berkley, San Francisco, Davis and California
Universities, heads of international trade agencies, members of the
local Armenian community.
The NKR Speaker briefed the attendees on the economic situation of
Artsakh, its foreign policy agenda and the existing problems. Ashot
Ghulyan spoke about the current state of settlement of the Nagorno-
Karabakh conflict, which does not move forward because of Azerbaijan's
non-constructive posture.
The Speaker urged the officials of the country, which cherishes human
rights and democratic values, to support the Caucasian countries that
share the same values.
Senator Kevin De Leon voiced hope that through active work it
would be possible to reach recognition of the right of NKR people
to self-determination.
"There is a great likelihood that the California State Senate will
recognize the independence of NKR. We'll probably visit Artsakh to
see and learn about the country. This will take place in the coming
year within the framework of a visit to Armenia," he said.
Associate Professor at San Francisco University Richard Callahan, who
observed the presidential elections in Artsakh, said "the electoral
processes in Nagorno-Karabakh were organized in compliance with
international standards."
"I was impressed by the transparency of the electoral process. Many
international observers and journalists were freely following the
elections. I'm glad I had a chance to see the democratic path that
country has chosen," the Professor said.
17:35, 22 November, 2012
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 22, ARMENPRESS: The California State Senate in
Sacramento held the first ever reception for a delegation from the
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic headed by NKR National Assembly Speaker
Ashot Ghulyan, Armenpress reports referring to the Public Radio.
The event was organized by California Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian
and Member of the State Senate Kevin De Leon. In attendance were also
representatives of the Berkley, San Francisco, Davis and California
Universities, heads of international trade agencies, members of the
local Armenian community.
The NKR Speaker briefed the attendees on the economic situation of
Artsakh, its foreign policy agenda and the existing problems. Ashot
Ghulyan spoke about the current state of settlement of the Nagorno-
Karabakh conflict, which does not move forward because of Azerbaijan's
non-constructive posture.
The Speaker urged the officials of the country, which cherishes human
rights and democratic values, to support the Caucasian countries that
share the same values.
Senator Kevin De Leon voiced hope that through active work it
would be possible to reach recognition of the right of NKR people
to self-determination.
"There is a great likelihood that the California State Senate will
recognize the independence of NKR. We'll probably visit Artsakh to
see and learn about the country. This will take place in the coming
year within the framework of a visit to Armenia," he said.
Associate Professor at San Francisco University Richard Callahan, who
observed the presidential elections in Artsakh, said "the electoral
processes in Nagorno-Karabakh were organized in compliance with
international standards."
"I was impressed by the transparency of the electoral process. Many
international observers and journalists were freely following the
elections. I'm glad I had a chance to see the democratic path that
country has chosen," the Professor said.