Australian official urges all nations to support NKR right to self-determination

PanARMENIAN.Net - Australia’s New South Wales Legislative Council member Frederick Nile has expressed readiness to continue his support for the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia.

"I give my firm support to the right to self-determination for the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh and call upon all nations to uphold this basic human right. Our actions today can prevent another Genocide of Armenians,” Rev. Nile said in a statement last night.

The Legislative Council of the New South Wales Parliament adopted a resolution recognizing the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh and the right to self-determination of its Armenian people, who declared independence from an oppressive Azerbaijan 20 years ago.

The motion, which was unanimously adopted Oct 25, comes after many months of advocacy from the ANC Australia. It was introduced to the Chamber by the Hon. Marie Ficarra MLC, who was been a long-standing supporter of Armenian issues.

The motion acknowledges the 20th anniversary of independence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, it supports the right to self-determination of its people, and it “calls on the Commonwealth Government [of Australia] to officially recognize the independence of Nagorno Karabakh and strengthen Australia's relationship with the Nagorno Karabakh and its citizens”.