ARTSAKH MUST BE INDEPENDENT

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[08:50 pm] 13 November, 2006

"The people of NKR will not give up their independence. For the sake
of lasting peace, stability and economic development of the region
we are ready for serious dialogue with all the interested sides",
announced NKR President Arkadi Ghoukasyan in the USA in an interview
with newspapers "Novoe Russkoe Slovo", "Inner City Press", as well
as with journals "Ararat" and "AGBU".

Speaking about the present stage of the settlement of the Karabakh
conflict, Arkadi Ghoukasyan pointed at the non-constructive approach
of the Azeri President, particularly the fact that he refuses to
directly negotiate with Nagorno Karabakh which hinders the final
settlement of the conflict.

It is noteworthy that NKR President Ardaki Ghoukasyan is in the USA
in connection with the November 23 telemarathon dedicated to the
welfare of NKR.

Within the framework of the event Arkadi Ghoukasyan has visited
the Primacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church North America Eastern
diocese. He has also had meetings with other officials.