  U.S. Congressmen Welcome Referendum in NKRDecember 13, 2006 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Co-Chairmen of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg (R-MI), were joined today by Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and George Radanovich (R-CA) in congratulating the citizens of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) on overwhelmingly approving a pro-independence constitution in a popular referendum held on December 10th, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)In a December 11th letter to Artsakh President Arkady Ghoukasian, the two Caucus leaders welcomed the adoption of the first-ever constitution as a key milestone in Nagorno Karabakh's political and democratic progress Commenting on the referendum, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) stated, "I congratulate the people of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh for reaffirming their commitment to freedom, peace, economic development, and regional stability by democratically adopting a new constitution. By establishing a market economy, holding free and fair elections, and promoting human rights, the people of Nagorno Karabagh have shown that they deserve an independent state free from the oppressive Azerbaijani regime."   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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.   Partner news |  Related sections Topics Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
