  Expert says democracy level in Artsakh higher than in Ukraine July 21, 2012 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The alternative presidential elections in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic proved to CIS that the level of democracy in NKR is higher than that in the Ukraine, Armenian political analyst said. “Armenians in Artsakh proved the possibility to organize democratic elections and think of the future even in military situation,” Sergei Shakaryants said. The expert further noted that the elections enabled Artsakh presidential candidate Vitaly Balasanyan to position himself as a political figure. “Though NKR presidential elections are of great significance for Artsakh people, they proved unable to foster the country’s international recognition. The EU has already given up the idea of establishing direct relations with Stepanakert,” Mr. Shakaryants said. Partner news  Top stories Prior to the vote, RPA parliamentary group leader Galust Sahakyan announced the party’s decision to vote against the bill. Shavarsh Kocharyan: Baku’s statements on unacceptability of a status quo in Karabakh conflict aim to prevent alteration of the status. At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations. Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Russian expert rules out Karabakh war renewal by Armenia  Alexander Krylov: the possibility of the renewal of Karabakh war should not be exaggerated in the face of the balance of power.German scientists ready to include Armenian petroglyphs in UNESCO list The scientists conducted a survey of ancient rock art, with a database of Armenian petroglyphs to be later developed.OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs won’t visit Artsakh French Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Jacques Faure said the co-chairs are not planning a visit to Nagorno Karabakh.Penguin reaches $75mln agreement in iBooks price fixing lawsuit In a press release, Penguin's parent company, Pearson, noted it had made a $40 million provision for settlement in its 2012 accounts. |
