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OFFICE OF THE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC IN THE USA
1334 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 223-4330
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.nkrusa.org
PRESS RELEASE
July 24, 2012
ARTSAKH HOLDS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
Members of U.S. Congress congratulate NKR on democratic vote
Washington, DC - On July 19, 2012, for the fifth time since
independence the people of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh
chose their president. Incumbent president Bako Sahakyan received more
than 66 percent of the vote and was reelected to a second term. More
than 80 international observers from two dozen countries monitored the
elections widely covered by local and world media. They assessed the
election as free and fair that reflected the democratic will of the
people of Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh.
Members of U.S. Congress congratulate the Artsakh Republic and
re-elected president Bako Sahakyan reiterating their strong support
for democratic processes in NKR as well as its self-determination.
Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
Congressmen Frank Pallone Jr. and Ed Royce congratulated the people of
Artsakh on the peaceful exercise of democracy through democratic
elections that "represent the strength of the democratic process in
the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and are a testament to the commitment of
the people in Artsakh to the Republic's sovereignty." The members
applaud Artsakh "for putting democracy into action" and reiterated
their support on its "rightful exercise of self-determination which
contributes to regional stability and development."
In other separate statements, congressional friends of Artsakh
Congressmen Howard Berman, Brad Sherman and Adam Schiff emphasized the
achievements of Artsakh in development of democratic and vibrant
society, as well as continuing devotion of Artsakh to freedom,
democracy and democratic governance. They congratulated president
Sahakyan on his reelection and reiterated their support on
independence and prosperity of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic.
Artsakh Representative to the United States Robert Avetisyan expressed
gratitude to the American Congressmen for their continuing steadfast
support of democratic processes in Artsakh.
`On behalf of the people of Artsakh, I thank the Congressmen for
supporting our aspirations to build a true democratic and open
society, which is a precondition for a strong and prosperous state',
said Avetisyan.
* * *
The Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the United States is
based in Washington, DC and works with the U.S. government, academia
and the public representing the official policies and interests of the
Nagorno Karabakh Republic.
* * * This material is distributed by the Office of the Nagorno
Karabakh Republic in the USA on behalf of the Government of the
Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The NKR Office is registered with the
U.S. Government under the Foreign Agent Registration Act. Additional
information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.
1334 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 223-4330
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.nkrusa.org
PRESS RELEASE
July 24, 2012
ARTSAKH HOLDS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
Members of U.S. Congress congratulate NKR on democratic vote
Washington, DC - On July 19, 2012, for the fifth time since
independence the people of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh
chose their president. Incumbent president Bako Sahakyan received more
than 66 percent of the vote and was reelected to a second term. More
than 80 international observers from two dozen countries monitored the
elections widely covered by local and world media. They assessed the
election as free and fair that reflected the democratic will of the
people of Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh.
Members of U.S. Congress congratulate the Artsakh Republic and
re-elected president Bako Sahakyan reiterating their strong support
for democratic processes in NKR as well as its self-determination.
Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
Congressmen Frank Pallone Jr. and Ed Royce congratulated the people of
Artsakh on the peaceful exercise of democracy through democratic
elections that "represent the strength of the democratic process in
the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and are a testament to the commitment of
the people in Artsakh to the Republic's sovereignty." The members
applaud Artsakh "for putting democracy into action" and reiterated
their support on its "rightful exercise of self-determination which
contributes to regional stability and development."
In other separate statements, congressional friends of Artsakh
Congressmen Howard Berman, Brad Sherman and Adam Schiff emphasized the
achievements of Artsakh in development of democratic and vibrant
society, as well as continuing devotion of Artsakh to freedom,
democracy and democratic governance. They congratulated president
Sahakyan on his reelection and reiterated their support on
independence and prosperity of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic.
Artsakh Representative to the United States Robert Avetisyan expressed
gratitude to the American Congressmen for their continuing steadfast
support of democratic processes in Artsakh.
`On behalf of the people of Artsakh, I thank the Congressmen for
supporting our aspirations to build a true democratic and open
society, which is a precondition for a strong and prosperous state',
said Avetisyan.
* * *
The Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the United States is
based in Washington, DC and works with the U.S. government, academia
and the public representing the official policies and interests of the
Nagorno Karabakh Republic.
* * * This material is distributed by the Office of the Nagorno
Karabakh Republic in the USA on behalf of the Government of the
Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The NKR Office is registered with the
U.S. Government under the Foreign Agent Registration Act. Additional
information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.