Arkady Ghukasian Not Going to Run for President Again

PanARMENIAN.Net - October 11 Nagorno Karabakh President Arkady Ghukasian gave a briefing for local and accredited reporters, said NKR MFA press office. The NKR President said in part, "I have found it necessary to meet with you an issue that aroused my concern lately. Rumors are being spread about my intention to run for President for the third time. Especially, the initiators of such rumors say that the NKR Constitution is being adopted for this very purpose. I would never react to such insinuations but for two reasons - the image of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic as a democratic state and the fundamental importance of Constitution for the existence out our state.



As a politician and civilian I have no more important goal than the international recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and building of a legal state. During the years of my office I have been trying to speed up this processes. You witnessed the difficulties we gave experienced on the way to civic society formation. I do not conceal my consent with the fact that many challenges were overcome thanks to our people, who supported the President's line. I have not turned off the way and think it's the only right way that exists.



Constitution is one of the most important conditions for a legal state building and all the political forces in our state are unanimous on the issue. During my election campaign I promised to render the essential assistance in the elaboration and adoption of the Organic Law of the country but unfortunately a number of circumstances conditioned by the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement didn't allow us to adopt the Constitution earlier. I must say that despite the efforts exerted by the evil-wishers I feel obliged to keep my promise to people.



I deeply regret that my position is being distorted. I assure you I have no intention to run for President for the third time. Even is the Constitution provides for this right it does not mean that I will exercise it. I highlight the norms of morals like the norms of laws. As an individual and as President I did my utmost to make the process of democratization of our republic irreversible.



I am convinced that Nagorno Karabakh will once more demonstrate the high level of democracy and will use the chance to exercise a civilized chance of power. In this view my major task is to secure a fair election next year.



In conclusion I would like to voice hope that my today's statement will put an end to any fabrications that can damage the international image of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and disorient public opinion on the true aims of adoption of the NKR Constitution," the NKR leader said.