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AUSTRALIA'S NEW SOUTH WALES RECOGNIZES KARABAKH INDEPENDENCE
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Thursday, October 25th, 2012
New South Wales parliament
SYDNEY-The Legislative Council of the New South Wales Parliament
adopted a resolution recognizing the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh and
the right to self-determination of its Armenian people, who declared
independence 20 years ago.
The motion, which was unanimously adopted on Thursday 25th October,
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 recognize 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) recognizes 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.
asbarez
Thursday, October 25th, 2012
New South Wales parliament
SYDNEY-The Legislative Council of the New South Wales Parliament
adopted a resolution recognizing the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh and
the right to self-determination of its Armenian people, who declared
independence 20 years ago.
The motion, which was unanimously adopted on Thursday 25th October,
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 recognize 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) recognizes 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.