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PALLONE, GRIMM CONGRATULATE ARTSAKH ON INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
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Friday, August 30th, 2013
Representatives Frank Pallone (left) and Michael Grimm
WASHINGTON-Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Michael
Grimm (NY-11), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues, released the following letter on Friday sent to Bako Sahakian,
President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, congratulating the Republic
on its 22nd anniversary of independence.
The following is the text of the letter:
August 30, 2013
H.E. Bako Sahakyan President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic 20th
February Street, 3 Stepanakert, NKR
Dear President Sahakyan: As co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on
Armenian Issues, we are writing to congratulate you and the people of
the Nagorno Karabakh Republic as you celebrate the 22nd anniversary
of your independence on September 2, 2013.
Formation of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in 1991 was a testament to
fundamental principles of freedom and democracy. Over the ensuing years
you put an end to decades of Soviet oppression and discrimination
while overcoming war launched by Azerbaijan against the people
of Artsakh. Your government has been remarkably resilient and your
continued dedication to democracy is laudable. We commend your nation
for consistently holding free and fair elections as evidenced by
international observers.
Like you, we remain hopeful that a peaceful resolution to the
conflict will be found, and are deeply troubled by Azerbaijan's
ongoing violations of the cease-fire. We appreciate your constructive
approach in the face of such aggression and your unwavering pursuit
of regional stability.
We are committed to continuing our support of the Nagorno Karabakh
Republic and of the aspirations of your fledgling democracy and its
people. We strongly endorse Artsakh's efforts towards international
recognition of its independence.
http://asbarez.com/113431/pallone-grimm-congratulate-artsakh-on-independence-anniversary/
Friday, August 30th, 2013
Representatives Frank Pallone (left) and Michael Grimm
WASHINGTON-Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Michael
Grimm (NY-11), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues, released the following letter on Friday sent to Bako Sahakian,
President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, congratulating the Republic
on its 22nd anniversary of independence.
The following is the text of the letter:
August 30, 2013
H.E. Bako Sahakyan President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic 20th
February Street, 3 Stepanakert, NKR
Dear President Sahakyan: As co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on
Armenian Issues, we are writing to congratulate you and the people of
the Nagorno Karabakh Republic as you celebrate the 22nd anniversary
of your independence on September 2, 2013.
Formation of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in 1991 was a testament to
fundamental principles of freedom and democracy. Over the ensuing years
you put an end to decades of Soviet oppression and discrimination
while overcoming war launched by Azerbaijan against the people
of Artsakh. Your government has been remarkably resilient and your
continued dedication to democracy is laudable. We commend your nation
for consistently holding free and fair elections as evidenced by
international observers.
Like you, we remain hopeful that a peaceful resolution to the
conflict will be found, and are deeply troubled by Azerbaijan's
ongoing violations of the cease-fire. We appreciate your constructive
approach in the face of such aggression and your unwavering pursuit
of regional stability.
We are committed to continuing our support of the Nagorno Karabakh
Republic and of the aspirations of your fledgling democracy and its
people. We strongly endorse Artsakh's efforts towards international
recognition of its independence.