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PALLONE RECOGNIZES 22ND ANNIVERSARY OF NAGORNO KARABAKH'S MOVEMENT TOWARDS LIBERATION
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Dec 4 2013
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WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, December 03, 2013, Congressman Frank
Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) recognized the Nagorno Karabakh Republic's
movement towards liberation. An event in the Capitol building
was organized by the Congressional Armenia Issues Caucus, of which
Congressman Pallone is the co-chair and founder, in cooperation with
the Armenian Embassy, the Nagorno Karabakh Republic office in the U.S.
and Armenian-American organizations to mark the anniversary. It has
been 22 years since the referendum in Nagorno Karbakh took place and
the nation adopted its constitution.
Congressman Pallone welcomed Nagorno Karabakh Republic Speaker Ashot
Ghoulian as the event's keynote speaker, along with Armenian Ambassador
Tatoul Markarian. Nagorno Karabakh's representative Robert Avetisyan,
who helped organize the event, was also in attendance. The leaders
discussed the ongoing commitment to democracy and freedom in Nagorno
Karabakh, and the importance of U.S. support in the region.
"For the past 22 years, Nagorno Karabakh has firmly demonstrated
its commitment to democratic values and has proven to be a reliable
partner to the international community," said Congressman Pallone.
"Tonight's event is an opportunity to commend Nagorno Karabakh's
meaningful contribution to regional stability and continued pursuit of
restoring a war torn economy, strengthening a blossoming democracy,
and promoting continued development and prosperity of an independent
republic."
In 1991, as Armenia and Azerbaijan followed most soviet states in
succession from the USSR, Nagorno Karabakh also voted to succeed. In an
internationally monitored referendum, the Nagorno Karabakh population
overwhelmingly voted to establish an independent Nagorno Karabakh
Republic, currently known as NKR. However, the territory is still
not recognized internationally.
Congressman Pallone has called for NKR's international recognition and
official separation from Azerbaijan as a solution to the regional
conflict and continued violence against the people of Nagorno
Karabakh. He has also advocated for U.S. foreign aid to be provided to
NKR in support for important projects that help rebuild infrastructure
and public works programs.
http://www.politickernj.com/69978/pallone-recognizes-22nd-anniversary-nagorno-karabakhs-movement-towards-liberation
PolitickerNJ, NJ
Dec 4 2013
By Raymond | December 4th, 2013 - 10:52am Share on facebook Share on
twitter Share on favorites Share on print | More Sharing ServicesMore
WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, December 03, 2013, Congressman Frank
Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) recognized the Nagorno Karabakh Republic's
movement towards liberation. An event in the Capitol building
was organized by the Congressional Armenia Issues Caucus, of which
Congressman Pallone is the co-chair and founder, in cooperation with
the Armenian Embassy, the Nagorno Karabakh Republic office in the U.S.
and Armenian-American organizations to mark the anniversary. It has
been 22 years since the referendum in Nagorno Karbakh took place and
the nation adopted its constitution.
Congressman Pallone welcomed Nagorno Karabakh Republic Speaker Ashot
Ghoulian as the event's keynote speaker, along with Armenian Ambassador
Tatoul Markarian. Nagorno Karabakh's representative Robert Avetisyan,
who helped organize the event, was also in attendance. The leaders
discussed the ongoing commitment to democracy and freedom in Nagorno
Karabakh, and the importance of U.S. support in the region.
"For the past 22 years, Nagorno Karabakh has firmly demonstrated
its commitment to democratic values and has proven to be a reliable
partner to the international community," said Congressman Pallone.
"Tonight's event is an opportunity to commend Nagorno Karabakh's
meaningful contribution to regional stability and continued pursuit of
restoring a war torn economy, strengthening a blossoming democracy,
and promoting continued development and prosperity of an independent
republic."
In 1991, as Armenia and Azerbaijan followed most soviet states in
succession from the USSR, Nagorno Karabakh also voted to succeed. In an
internationally monitored referendum, the Nagorno Karabakh population
overwhelmingly voted to establish an independent Nagorno Karabakh
Republic, currently known as NKR. However, the territory is still
not recognized internationally.
Congressman Pallone has called for NKR's international recognition and
official separation from Azerbaijan as a solution to the regional
conflict and continued violence against the people of Nagorno
Karabakh. He has also advocated for U.S. foreign aid to be provided to
NKR in support for important projects that help rebuild infrastructure
and public works programs.
http://www.politickernj.com/69978/pallone-recognizes-22nd-anniversary-nagorno-karabakhs-movement-towards-liberation