PRESS RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE NAGORNO KARABAGH REPUBLIC
122 C Street, NW. Suite 360,
Washington, D. C. 20001
Tel: (202) 347-5166
Fax: (202) 347-5168
Offices of US Reps Frank Pallone and Joe Knollenberg
September 10, 2008
CONTACT: Tali Israeli (Pallone)
202-225-4671
Nate Bailey (Knollenberg)
202-225-5802
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH
CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS ANNOUNCE CAPITOL HILL EVENT TO CELEBRATE NAGORNO
KARABAKH / ARTSAKH
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Joe Knollenberg (R-MI) and Frank
Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), co-chairmen of the Congressional Caucus on
Armenian Issues, today announced a Capitol Hill event in Washington
to celebrate Nagorno Karabakh Republic/Artsakh’s 20 Years of
Freedom, Democracy, and Progress. The event will highlight
Artsakh’s progress in securing a free and just society.
Since the 1994 cease-fire agreement, Nagorno Karabakh has made
great strides in transitioning to a market economy and a democratic
civil society. Nagorno Karabakh is committed to a peaceful
resolution and has proven itself a trusted partner in the
negotiation process. Support for Nagorno Karabakh remains a
priority for the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues.
WHO: U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., (D-NJ)
U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg (R-MI)
Keynote Speaker Mark Geragos, prominent lawyer and humanitarian
Diplomatic Envoys from Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh
WHAT: Celebration of Nagorno Karabakh Republic/Artsakh’s 20 Years of
Freedom, Democracy, and Progress
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17th 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Gold Room of the Rayburn House Office Building (Rm. 2168)