Referendum in Karabakh December 10, 1991 Was LegalJune 2, 2006 - 14:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "From the standpoint of the Armenian leadership the referendum held in Nagorno Karabakh on December 10, 1991 was legal. It was held according to the USSR legislation that was valid at that time. This fact allows to separate the Karabakh problem from the other regional conflicts and press for its fair resolution at the international arena," NKR parliament Speaker Ashot Ghulian stated. He reminded that in March 2005 Secretary of the National Security Council, RA Defense Minister Serge Sarsgyan addressed the RA parliament during the hearings on Nagorno Karabakh. "Serge Sargsyan proclaimed the fundamental principles of the conflict settlement from the standpoint of the Armenian government. The matter concerns the future status of the NKR and inadmissibility of any subordination to Azerbaijan. As an admissible compromise the Armenian party despite the legality of formation of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic can agree on conduction of another referendum in case it's organized under the aegis of the OSCE and the U.N.," Ghulian said, reported Azat Artsakh daily. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |