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AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST STATE OF NSW RECOGNISES THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO KARABAKH
ARMENPRESS
OCTOBER 25, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 25, ARMENPRESS: The Legislative Council of the
New South Wales Parliament adopted a resolution recognising the
Republic of Nagorno Karabakh and the right to self-determination of
its Armenian people, who declared independence from an oppressive
Azerbaijan 20 years ago,reports Armenpress citing Armenian National
Committee of Australia. The motion, which was unanimously adopted
on Thursday 25thOctober, comes after many months of advocacy from
the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia). It
was introduced to the Chamber by the Hon. Marie Ficarra MLC, who
was been a long-standing supporter of Armenian issues. The motion
acknowledges the 20th anniversary of independence for the Republic
of Nagorno Karabakh, it supports the right to self-determination
of its people, and it "calls on the Commonwealth Government [of
Australia] to officially recognise the independence of the Republic
of Nagorno Karabakh and strengthen Australia's relationship with
the Nagorno Karabakh and its citizens". ANC Australia Executive
Director Vache Kahramanian and with Communications Director Haig
Kayserian were present in the Gallery to witness the successful
passage of this historic motion. "Nagorno Karabakh has been at the
forefront of ANC Australia's recent activities. Today's result is a
victory for all those who continue to remain oppressed under brutal
regimes," Kahramanian remarked. "The NSW Parliament has always been,
and continues to be, a beacon of hope in upholding human rights. We
thank all members of the Legislative Council for taking a stance to
uphold the basic human right to self-determination. In particular we
thank Marie Ficarra for her courageous stance." ANC Australia Honorary
Chairman, Greg Soghomonian welcomed this historic decision.
Soghomonian said: "The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh is now receiving
the status it has long deserved-an independent, democratic republic.
This is a significant milestone for the Armenian-Australian community
and the Armenian community at large. He added: "This motion serves
as a testament to the strength of the Armenian National Committee of
Australia in ensuring the representation of all issues of importance
to our community."
The full text of the motion can be read below.
1. That this House notes that 2012 marks the twentieth anniversary
of the declaration of independence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh.
2. That this House:
(a) acknowledges the importance of the basic human right to
self-determination and a free and a democratic society,
(b) recognises the right to self-determination of all peoples including
those of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh,
(c) notes Nagorno-Karabakh's sustained efforts towards creating a free
and democratic society through the use of legitimate parliamentary
elections and its continued efforts to develop a responsible
government,
(d) supports and encourages Nagorno-Karabakh's involvement within
the international community and further encourages its engagement
with the international community to reach a solution to the existing
regional problems to establish peace and stability,
(e) encourages peaceful relations and the continued promotion
of humanitarian and economic support for the people of
Nagorno-Karabakh,and
(f) calls on the Commonwealth Government to officially recognise
the independence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and strengthen
Australia's relationship with the Nagorno-Karabakh and its citizens.
ARMENPRESS
OCTOBER 25, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 25, ARMENPRESS: The Legislative Council of the
New South Wales Parliament adopted a resolution recognising the
Republic of Nagorno Karabakh and the right to self-determination of
its Armenian people, who declared independence from an oppressive
Azerbaijan 20 years ago,reports Armenpress citing Armenian National
Committee of Australia. The motion, which was unanimously adopted
on Thursday 25thOctober, comes after many months of advocacy from
the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia). It
was introduced to the Chamber by the Hon. Marie Ficarra MLC, who
was been a long-standing supporter of Armenian issues. The motion
acknowledges the 20th anniversary of independence for the Republic
of Nagorno Karabakh, it supports the right to self-determination
of its people, and it "calls on the Commonwealth Government [of
Australia] to officially recognise the independence of the Republic
of Nagorno Karabakh and strengthen Australia's relationship with
the Nagorno Karabakh and its citizens". ANC Australia Executive
Director Vache Kahramanian and with Communications Director Haig
Kayserian were present in the Gallery to witness the successful
passage of this historic motion. "Nagorno Karabakh has been at the
forefront of ANC Australia's recent activities. Today's result is a
victory for all those who continue to remain oppressed under brutal
regimes," Kahramanian remarked. "The NSW Parliament has always been,
and continues to be, a beacon of hope in upholding human rights. We
thank all members of the Legislative Council for taking a stance to
uphold the basic human right to self-determination. In particular we
thank Marie Ficarra for her courageous stance." ANC Australia Honorary
Chairman, Greg Soghomonian welcomed this historic decision.
Soghomonian said: "The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh is now receiving
the status it has long deserved-an independent, democratic republic.
This is a significant milestone for the Armenian-Australian community
and the Armenian community at large. He added: "This motion serves
as a testament to the strength of the Armenian National Committee of
Australia in ensuring the representation of all issues of importance
to our community."
The full text of the motion can be read below.
1. That this House notes that 2012 marks the twentieth anniversary
of the declaration of independence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh.
2. That this House:
(a) acknowledges the importance of the basic human right to
self-determination and a free and a democratic society,
(b) recognises the right to self-determination of all peoples including
those of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh,
(c) notes Nagorno-Karabakh's sustained efforts towards creating a free
and democratic society through the use of legitimate parliamentary
elections and its continued efforts to develop a responsible
government,
(d) supports and encourages Nagorno-Karabakh's involvement within
the international community and further encourages its engagement
with the international community to reach a solution to the existing
regional problems to establish peace and stability,
(e) encourages peaceful relations and the continued promotion
of humanitarian and economic support for the people of
Nagorno-Karabakh,and
(f) calls on the Commonwealth Government to officially recognise
the independence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and strengthen
Australia's relationship with the Nagorno-Karabakh and its citizens.