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The NKR Foreign Minister received students and lecturers of the
American Johns Hopkins University
http://www.nkr.am/en/news/2013-01-23/496/
2013-01-23 21:33
On January 23, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen
Mirzoyan received students and professors of the Johns Hopkins
University, who had arrived in the NKR on a familiarization visit.
During the meeting, issues related to the history, current stage and
prospects of the Karabakh-Azerbaijani conflict settlement, as well as
to the regional processes were touched upon.
Karen Mirzoyan noted, in particular, that in the unequal war imposed
by Azerbaijan the people of Karabakh had not only defended its
homeland and won a victory, but had also created an independent state
based on the principles of democracy, freedom, and respect for human
rights.
"As for the Karabakh-Azerbaijani conflict settlement,
Nagorno-Karabakh stands solely for its peaceful settlement under the
auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen and for the return of
Artsakh to the negotiation table as an equal party", said Mr.
Mirzoyan.
Noting that Azerbaijan has been trying to distort the essence and
format of the negotiations so far, the Minister said, "The key element
in the solution of the Karabakh issue is to accept the free will of
the Karabakh people. We believe that the right of the people of
Artsakh to self-determination will be surely taken into account".
The NKR Foreign Minister emphasized that only the recognition of the
existing realities by the Azerbaijani party, abandonment of the
propaganda of hatred and militaristic sentiments and cessation of the
increase in military expenditure could create corresponding conditions
for the conflict settlement and for the establishment of peace and
stability in the region.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
From: A. Papazian
American Johns Hopkins University
http://www.nkr.am/en/news/2013-01-23/496/
2013-01-23 21:33
On January 23, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen
Mirzoyan received students and professors of the Johns Hopkins
University, who had arrived in the NKR on a familiarization visit.
During the meeting, issues related to the history, current stage and
prospects of the Karabakh-Azerbaijani conflict settlement, as well as
to the regional processes were touched upon.
Karen Mirzoyan noted, in particular, that in the unequal war imposed
by Azerbaijan the people of Karabakh had not only defended its
homeland and won a victory, but had also created an independent state
based on the principles of democracy, freedom, and respect for human
rights.
"As for the Karabakh-Azerbaijani conflict settlement,
Nagorno-Karabakh stands solely for its peaceful settlement under the
auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen and for the return of
Artsakh to the negotiation table as an equal party", said Mr.
Mirzoyan.
Noting that Azerbaijan has been trying to distort the essence and
format of the negotiations so far, the Minister said, "The key element
in the solution of the Karabakh issue is to accept the free will of
the Karabakh people. We believe that the right of the people of
Artsakh to self-determination will be surely taken into account".
The NKR Foreign Minister emphasized that only the recognition of the
existing realities by the Azerbaijani party, abandonment of the
propaganda of hatred and militaristic sentiments and cessation of the
increase in military expenditure could create corresponding conditions
for the conflict settlement and for the establishment of peace and
stability in the region.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
From: A. Papazian