 10 Artsakh From Air               NKR marks Independence Referendum, Constitution Day  December 10, 2014 - 13:24 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic President issued a congratulatory address on the NKR State Independence Referendum and Constitution Day. “I cordially congratulate you on the NKR State Independence Referendum and Constitution Day. This day has entered into the millennia-long history of our nation as the beginning of a new path, which marked the firm determination of the Artsakh Armenians to build a free and independent state as well as a civil society based on democratic principles, universal human and national values. Both the 1991 Independence Referendum and the adoption of the basic law of our country - the Constitution - in 2006 once again proved that the Artsakh people are resolute and ready to defend their interests and freedom in accordance with the norms and standards of international law. The path we have chosen is irreversible, as it is just and sanctified by the blood of our martyrs. We are obliged to strengthen our statehood day by day, develop our economy and improve the living conditions of people. We ought to realize our nation's aspirations and desires, guided by the letter and spirit of the law and build a strong legal state. That is the only way towards the prosperity of Artsakh, its international recognition and integration with the civilized world. And we are glad that the number of Artsakh’s friends, who respect and value the decisions and efforts of our citizens to follow democratic path is steadily increasing year after year. This is an ongoing process which will definitely reach its logical conclusion, and Artsakh will occupy its worthy place among sovereign and developed states,” the presidential message said.    The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now.  Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |
