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Independence is key chapter of our history, says Karabakh official
13:02 * 01.09.14
Independence marks a key turning point in the history of Artsakh
(Nagorno-Karabakh), as September 2 opened a new chapter in our history, an
official has said, commenting on the agenda of the events set to mark the
23rd anniversary of the country's independence.
"We should consider this an integral part of the Armeniam statehood instead
of separating Artsakh and the Armenian history. This is an important part
of our common history," David Babayan, a spokesperson for
Nagorno-Karabakh's president, told Tert.am.
The Declaration on Nagorno-Karabakh's independence was adopted on September
2, 1991 in a joint session attended by parliamentarians and members of the
regional council of Shahumyan. In a referendum on December 10, the
population of the then autonomous region voted overwhelmingly for
independence (99%).
Asked to comment on the developments over the past period, Babayan said
they managed to proclaim the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, investing long and
painstaking efforts in state-building activities.
"Having been an autonomous region for 70 years [in the Soviet period], we
are now embarking on a period that implies a higher degree [of freedom].
And we have created a new state which has, of course, brought new
challenges, new problems, and opportunities. Those 70 years were years of
struggle, as our nation accumulated a very powerful potential and developed
a kind of immune system to all sorts of difficulties," Babayan added.
He said the Armenians' joint efforts helped overcome the challenges to the
entire nation in the face of Azerbaijan's blatant threats to destroy
Artsakh and Armenia. "Azerbaijan's calculations fell flat, and we, the two
Armenian states, are integrated and full of hope for the future today," he
added.
Commenting on the California Senate's decision to recognize Artsakh,
Babayan described it as their latest achievement that became a kind of gift
for all Armenians in the run-up to the independence anniversary. He said
the move was a really significant landmark, noting that California is a big
and powerful state with a powerful economy.
"It is due to joint efforts - by Armenia, the Diaspora and Artsakh. It is
also the valuation of the past path, as no one is likely to recognize a
fascist and extremist state. Hence what California - I mean the civilized
world - has said is that Artsakh is a democratic and civilized state. That
is why we earned California's recognition," he noted.
Babayan said they are now preparing for the holiday, adding that a special
commission has been set up to deal with organizational issues. "Though this
is not Á jubilee - as the anniversary is the twenty-third - there will be
the traditional events. The president will host honoring ceremonies; we
will conduct visits to different places and lay flowers on the monument of
freedom-fighters [veterans of the Artsakh liberation war]. There will also
be a festive concert and a display of fireworks," he added.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/09/01/Davit-babayan/
13:02 * 01.09.14
Independence marks a key turning point in the history of Artsakh
(Nagorno-Karabakh), as September 2 opened a new chapter in our history, an
official has said, commenting on the agenda of the events set to mark the
23rd anniversary of the country's independence.
"We should consider this an integral part of the Armeniam statehood instead
of separating Artsakh and the Armenian history. This is an important part
of our common history," David Babayan, a spokesperson for
Nagorno-Karabakh's president, told Tert.am.
The Declaration on Nagorno-Karabakh's independence was adopted on September
2, 1991 in a joint session attended by parliamentarians and members of the
regional council of Shahumyan. In a referendum on December 10, the
population of the then autonomous region voted overwhelmingly for
independence (99%).
Asked to comment on the developments over the past period, Babayan said
they managed to proclaim the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, investing long and
painstaking efforts in state-building activities.
"Having been an autonomous region for 70 years [in the Soviet period], we
are now embarking on a period that implies a higher degree [of freedom].
And we have created a new state which has, of course, brought new
challenges, new problems, and opportunities. Those 70 years were years of
struggle, as our nation accumulated a very powerful potential and developed
a kind of immune system to all sorts of difficulties," Babayan added.
He said the Armenians' joint efforts helped overcome the challenges to the
entire nation in the face of Azerbaijan's blatant threats to destroy
Artsakh and Armenia. "Azerbaijan's calculations fell flat, and we, the two
Armenian states, are integrated and full of hope for the future today," he
added.
Commenting on the California Senate's decision to recognize Artsakh,
Babayan described it as their latest achievement that became a kind of gift
for all Armenians in the run-up to the independence anniversary. He said
the move was a really significant landmark, noting that California is a big
and powerful state with a powerful economy.
"It is due to joint efforts - by Armenia, the Diaspora and Artsakh. It is
also the valuation of the past path, as no one is likely to recognize a
fascist and extremist state. Hence what California - I mean the civilized
world - has said is that Artsakh is a democratic and civilized state. That
is why we earned California's recognition," he noted.
Babayan said they are now preparing for the holiday, adding that a special
commission has been set up to deal with organizational issues. "Though this
is not Á jubilee - as the anniversary is the twenty-third - there will be
the traditional events. The president will host honoring ceremonies; we
will conduct visits to different places and lay flowers on the monument of
freedom-fighters [veterans of the Artsakh liberation war]. There will also
be a festive concert and a display of fireworks," he added.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/09/01/Davit-babayan/