December 10, 2008 - 14:13 AMT
Artsakh-Armenia-Diaspora trinity essential for Karabakh problem resolution
Deputies of the National Assembly of France, mayors of the French cities, politicians, representatives of the Armenian organizations of France and journalists attended December 8 a reception dated to the 20th anniversary of the Karabakh movement organized by the NKR Permanent Representation in France, the NKR MFA press office reported.

"20 years have passed since that historical year of 1988. During these 20 hard years, we suffered a war, had innumerable victims, experienced and still keeps on experiencing a severe blockade…But we managed to withstand and win a victory thanks to our unity and solidarity", said Hovhannes Gevorgyan, NKR Permanent Representative in France.

Speaking about the Diaspora's role in the victory of Artsakh, Mr. Gevorgyan mentioned that the Artsakh-Armenia-Diaspora trinity keeps on being an indispensable condition for the final resolution of the Karabakh problem and the NKR's international recognition.

He also touched upon the tragic events of Sumgait, in 1988, and the earthquake in Spitak.

Those present paid homage to the innocent victims by one-minute silence.