Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Independence enabled us to ensure the security of Artsakh - NKR Pres

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Independence enabled us to ensure the security of Artsakh - NKR Pres

    The independence enabled us to ensure the security of Artsakh and its
    sustainable development: NKR President. Exclusive Interview

    September 2, 2014 10:04



    The exclusive Interview of "Artsakhpress" News Agency with the
    President of the Artsakh Republic.

    - Mr. President, as a citizen of the country and the head of state,
    how do You estimate September 2, 1991, in the context of the de facto
    independence of our country, acquired more than a quarter century ago?

    - September 2, 1991 I would call one of the most important events for
    Artsakhian, generally for the whole Armenian people, an important
    event in the history of the Armenian statehood. That day became the
    culmination of the Artsakh National Liberation Movement, which laid
    the foundation for the establishment of an independent state and the
    process of its construction. History shows that it was absolutely the
    right decision to ensure the safety of Artsakh and its sustainable
    development.

    - In Your opinion, is the potential of our foreign policy fully used
    for the final, just solution to the Karabakh conflict and the
    international recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh?

    - Speaking about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, it should be noted
    that one should not identify it with the settlement of the
    Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict, as the latter is only a part of the
    conflict. Artsakh issue has already been settled.

    For 70 years we fought to get rid of the foreign yoke and achieved our
    goal creating a free and sovereign state, defended our nation's
    independence, and now together with the Republic of Armenia and the
    Diaspora we develop and strengthen our country. There is no way back
    for us, the independence and security of Artsakh are exceptional
    values in all dimensions that are not subject to negotiation.

    With regard to the settlement of the conflict and the international
    recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh, it is obvious that this is a long
    process and requires consolidated and hard work that is not limited
    only by the efforts of the official Stepanakert.

    For example, the biggest obstacle to the settlement of the conflict is
    the destructive and aggressive policy of Azerbaijan, dealing a big
    blow to the efforts of the country-mediators to resolve the conflict.
    In this situation, of course, it is impossible to expect any
    breakthrough, even in case of activating our foreign policy efforts.

    Speaking about the international recognition of Artsakh it should be
    noted that we are working in close cooperation with Armenia and the
    Diaspora, and already have a positive promotion.

    Artsakh has been recognized by the United States, a number of
    Australian states, cities of different countries.

    Naturally, we do not dwell on this and will continue to work hard in
    the direction of expanding the geography of the recognition process
    and bring the issue to consideration by developed countries.

    - How do You assess the socio-economic situation in Artsakh in
    accordance with its quantitative and qualitative criteria?

    - The economy of our country has sufficiently high growth rates. In
    recent years, they have made 8-9% in annual terms. Satisfactorily
    dynamic development is observed in such sectors that allow to ensure
    long-term sustainable economic growth, such as mining, energy and
    other infrastructure.

    At the same time there are, of course, many problems and things to do.

    In particular, special attention should be paid to issues related to
    the effective use of domestic resources, to stimulate local
    production, especially the achievement of self-sufficiency in
    production of major agricultural products, entering international
    markets with competitive products, and issues related to the training
    of qualified personnel in various fields.

    In this direction work is carried out with the participation of
    leading experts from Armenia and the Diaspora. Hopefully in this field
    we will have progress.

    - In Your opinion, how cohesive and united is our society in case of
    internal and external challenges periodically facing the country?

    - I think that our society is cohesive enough, as without this the
    national liberation movement in 1988, the formation of the Republic of
    Artsakh, victory in the war unleashed by Azerbaijan, which became
    patriotic for us, elimination of the consequences of war and the
    sustainable development of the state would have been impossible.

    Such unity, of course, does not mean that there is no dissent in the society.

    On the contrary, in any democratic state there must be civilized
    coexistence of ideas and thoughts, which is one of the key factors for
    progress and sustainable development.

    -Mr. President, our last question, which interests us and our readers
    is to know how and in what company does the President of the Artsakh
    Republic usually celebrate the Republic Day and, in general, all other
    public holidays?

    - There are holidays that are considered family holidays such as New
    Year, Christmas Day, Day of Maternity and Beauty Day, birthdays of
    family members and others. Such memorable days I try to celebrate in
    the narrow family circle.

    As for holidays such as Day of the Republic of Artsakh, Triple holiday
    of May 9, double celebration of the Referendum and the Constitution, I
    mark such holydays with all our people, because of their nature and
    meaning of such.

    -Mr. President, thank You for not rejecting our request of
    interviewing You. On behalf of "Artsakhpress" News Agency staff,
    readers and me personally I congratulate You and wish the best on the
    occasion of the Republic Day.

    Interview by Vahram Poghosyan

    Artsakhpress.am

    - See more at: http://artsakhpress.am/eng/news/4639/the-independence-enabled-us-to-ensure-the-security-of-artsakh-and-its-sustainable-development-nkr-president-exclusive-interview.html#sthash.HCyUBDY1.dpuf

Working...
X