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MEETING WITH NKR PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO US IN COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
16:53 06/03/2015 >> SOCIETY
Armenian Society of Columbia University hosted Robert Avetisyan,
Permanent Representative of Nagorno Karabakh to the United States, with
an aim to discuss the actual questions of international recognition
of NKR, as well as raising the awareness of the youth of the USA
about the process of the conflict settlement.
In the meeting, that aroused lively interest, a few dozens of
representatives of the Armenian youth were present: students from
the Columbia University and other New York-based universities.
Answering the question about the perspectives of the development of
the situation, Avetisyan noted, "In 15-20 years, I would like to look
back and say, 'we did it, we are an independent country and there are
no threats of war, but for us to get to this point, we must struggle,
knowing that the road to independence will not be easy'."
The importance and the necessity of that kind of events was
highlighted during the discussion. That would raise the awareness
about the Karabakh conflict, as well as activate the engagement of the
Armenian Diaspora of the US in the process, who are more concentrated
on the problem of recognition of the Genocide of the Armenians in
the Ottoman Empire.
"It is necessary to inspire the youth, and they will feel themselves
a part of Artsakh," the representative of NKR to US noted.
In an interview with Panorama.am, the head of the Armenian Students
Association Haik Ter-Nersesyan commented on the outcomes of the meeting
highlighting its positive effect for the Armenian young scientists
and specialists in the US.
"The independence of NKR is directly linked with the physical security
of our people. It is vital to realize that the way to victory
presupposes struggle, for the sake of which we need to join," the
representative of the Armenian students of Columbia University said.
Source: Panorama.am
From: A. Papazian
16:53 06/03/2015 >> SOCIETY
Armenian Society of Columbia University hosted Robert Avetisyan,
Permanent Representative of Nagorno Karabakh to the United States, with
an aim to discuss the actual questions of international recognition
of NKR, as well as raising the awareness of the youth of the USA
about the process of the conflict settlement.
In the meeting, that aroused lively interest, a few dozens of
representatives of the Armenian youth were present: students from
the Columbia University and other New York-based universities.
Answering the question about the perspectives of the development of
the situation, Avetisyan noted, "In 15-20 years, I would like to look
back and say, 'we did it, we are an independent country and there are
no threats of war, but for us to get to this point, we must struggle,
knowing that the road to independence will not be easy'."
The importance and the necessity of that kind of events was
highlighted during the discussion. That would raise the awareness
about the Karabakh conflict, as well as activate the engagement of the
Armenian Diaspora of the US in the process, who are more concentrated
on the problem of recognition of the Genocide of the Armenians in
the Ottoman Empire.
"It is necessary to inspire the youth, and they will feel themselves
a part of Artsakh," the representative of NKR to US noted.
In an interview with Panorama.am, the head of the Armenian Students
Association Haik Ter-Nersesyan commented on the outcomes of the meeting
highlighting its positive effect for the Armenian young scientists
and specialists in the US.
"The independence of NKR is directly linked with the physical security
of our people. It is vital to realize that the way to victory
presupposes struggle, for the sake of which we need to join," the
representative of the Armenian students of Columbia University said.
Source: Panorama.am
From: A. Papazian