Australia's Ryde City Council supports Artsakh's independenceMay 22, 2018 - 17:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Australia's Ryde City Council unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the independence of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) on Tuesday, May 22. The City Council called on the central government to officially recognise the independence of Artsakh and strengthen Australia's relationship with Artsakh and its citizens. The Resolution reads: 1. That Ryde City Council notes that 2018 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the start of the Artsakh Liberation movement, which led to the 1991 declaration of independence of the Republic of Artsakh (previously Nagorno Karabakh). 2. That Ryde City Council: (a) acknowledges the importance of the basic human right to self determination and a free and a democratic society; (b) recognises the right to self-determination of all peoples including those of the Republic of Artsakh; (c) notes the Republic of Artsakh's sustained efforts towards creating a free and democratic society through the use of legitimate parliamentary elections and its continued efforts to develop a responsible government; (d) supports and encourages the Republic of Artsakh's involvement within the international community and further encourages its engagement with the international community to reach a solution to the existing regional problems to establish peace and stability; (e) encourages peaceful relations and the continued promotion of humanitarian and economic support for the people of the Republic of Artsakh; and (f) calls on the Commonwealth Government to officially recognise the independence of the Republic of Artsakh and strengthen Australia's relationship with the Republic of Artsakh and its citizens. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |