ARMENIAN LEADER SAYS RECOGNITION OF NK SELF-DETERMINATION KEY TO SOLUTION

Public Television of Armenia, Yerevan, in Armenian
21 Sep 06

Armenian President Robert Kocharyan has said the Nagornyy Karabakh
problem can be resolved if only rights of the people in Karabakh to
self-determination is respected and recognized.

In an address of nation on the 15th anniversary of Armenia’s
independence, which was broadcast live by Armenian Public TV on
21 September, Kocharyan said: "The resolution of the Nagornyy
Karabakh conflict is Armenia’s priority task. It can only be based
on the respect and recognition of the Karabakh people’s right
to self-determination. Nothing should threaten the security and
development of the Nagornyy Karabakh republic."

The president said that the Armenian army is a "reliable defender".

The president hailed the country’s economic development and described
Armenia as a "stable and reliable partner" in its foreign policy.

A military parade was staged in Yerevan on Independence Day.