KARABAKH’S LIBERATION GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT OF ARMENIAN PEOPLE IN RA MODERN HISTORY

PanARMENIAN.Net
22.09.2006 15:25 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Third All-Armenian Armenia-Diaspora Forum
that was held on the days when the republic was celebrating the
15th anniversary of independence adopted the resulting declaration,
which says, "We confirm our will and determination to assist in
strengthening of Armenia’s statehood as a condition for resolving
the existing problems and progress of Armenianhood. The forum proved
that the relations between Armenia and Diaspora developed in the
atmosphere of mutual trust and respect and laid a firm basis for
further efficient evolution. We have common history, goals and problems
concerning the whole Armenian nation and only with uniting human and
material resources we can resolve the problems we face. The Republic of
Armenia, as a state, should take every opportunity to secure conditions
essential for each Armenian to participate in the development and
strengthening of the state. The identity of the Armenian nation is
immediately bound with the Christianity and attaches an important
role to the Armenian Church, whose mission is to support the spiritual
life of the people and deepen relations between Armenia and Diaspora."

The conference participants also approved the rural areas development
program as a key instrument for poverty reduction and called upon the
all the structures and organizations to take part in the realization
of the project.

"The liberation of Karabakh is the greatest achievement of the Armenian
people in the modern history. We confirm our responsibility and all
possible support to the Nagorno Karabakh Republic for their right
to live freely. After the proclamation of Armenia’s independence the
Diasporan Armenians faced a new reality and challenges that befell the
young state. The Armenians of Diaspora rendered and keep on rendering
assistance to the republic while Armenia helps Diaspora to maintain
the Armenian traditions, culture and identity," the declaration says.

The forum participants affirmed readiness for pressing for the Armenian
Genocide international recognition.

"We are convinced that democratic principles, human rights and
freedom are a priority for the state and community structures. We
highlight peace, friendship between people and mutually beneficial
cooperation, the right of nations to free life and development, freedom
of speech and conscience. In the 21st century we are responsible
for protection of national rights and interests, strengthening of
cooperation, realization of our hopes and aspirations in the name
of secure development and welfare of our people and Homeland," the
statement says.