BAKO SAHAKIAN: Republic Of Karabakh SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN ANY PROGRAM TARGETED AT ESTABLISHMENT OF STABILITY IN THE REGION
DeFacto Agency
2008-09-29 15:20:00
Armenia
STEPANAKERT, 29.09.08. DE FACTO. On September 26 the Nagorno-Karabakh
Republic President Bako Sahakian met with a group of students from
Armenia’s various higher educational institutions. Students arrived
in Artsakh on the Base Metals Company’s invitation.
According to the Central Department of Information under the NKR
President, in the course of the meeting Bako Sahakian underscored the
importance of organization of such meetings and noted they should be
held systematically and contribute to the consolidation of efforts
of Armenians of the world targeted at Artsakh’s well-being.
Students asked Bako Sahakian numerous questions. Karabakh conflict
settlement in the context of latest developments in the region was
in the focus of their attention. Bako Sahakian noted NKR’s stand had
not been changed. Official Stepanakert supports conflict’s peaceful
settlement with Artsakh’s immediate participation in the talks. Bako
Sahakian highlighted that independence and security of Artsakh was
not subject to doubt and speculations.
The state’s head highly estimated RA President Serge Sargsian’s speech
delivered in the course of the U. N. General Assembly, in part,
provisions referring to nations’ self-determination. Bako Sahakian
also welcomed a dialogue between Armenia and Turkey noting that
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic should also be involved in any program
targeted at the establishment of stability in the region.
NKR National Assembly Chairman Ashot Gulian, PM Ara Harutyunian and
other officials attended the meeting.