KARABAKH EXPECTS DEMOCRATS TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY IN NKR

Lragir, Armenia
Nov 13 2006

Will the victory of the Democrats in the United States affect the
settlement of the Karabakh issue in any way? This is not a question
for one day. Some analysts are optimistic and they think the United
States will give greater support to Armenia. Others remind that the
same Democrats were in power in the United States 12 years ago.

Meanwhile, the Armenian community in the United States is celebrating
the victory.

Karabakh is cautious towards this victory. The speaker of the NKR
National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan congratulated Nancy Pelosi November
10. His message emphasizes the considerable moral support and
humanitarian aid that the United States gives to Nagorno Karabakh to
overcome the destruction caused by the Azerbaijani aggression, and
the active engagement of the United States in the settlement of the
conflict mediated by in the OSCE Minsk Group. "We believe that the
U.S. Congress will continue to uphold freedom and democracy and we
expect further support to strengthen and develop Nagorno Karabakh,"
runs the message.

On these days NKR President Arkady Ghukasyan is visiting the United
States. It is not known yet if he will meet with the leaders of the
Democrats. Nevertheless, Karabakh expects that the Armenians of the
United States will donate a little more money to Karabakh.