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  • Australia's Largest State Of Nsw Recognises The Republic Of Nagorno

    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.

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