NKR DELEGATION PARTICIPATED IN FESTIVITIES IN ABKHAZIA

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2008-10-07 16:49
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic

On October 7, NKR National Assembly Speaker Ashot Ghoulian convened a
press-conference on the NKR delegation’s visit to Sukhumi in connection
with the 15th anniversary of Abkhazia’s independence.

"The visit was interesting in the sense of getting acquainted with
the processes, occurring in our region, as well as observing the
political situation, which followed the hostilities in South Ossetia
and after the recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia by Russia,
from within", – Ashot Ghoulian noted.

He informed that meetings with Parliament Speaker of Abkhazia Nugzar
Ashuba, Foreign Minister Sergey Shamba and the Armenian community
representatives took place.

"During the meeting with Nugzar Ashuba we suggested to discuss and
start a practical work on developing and signing an agreement on
cooperation between the parliaments of the Republic of Abkhazia and
the Nagorno Karabakh Republic", – Ashot Ghoulian said. He also noted
that both sides demonstrated serious attitude towards the deepening
of mutual cooperation.

The invitation to take part in the events, dedicated to the 15th
anniversary of Abkhazia’s independence, was received from the Abkhazian
Parliament Speaker. The NKR delegation included the NKR Deputy Foreign
Minister Eduard Atanessyan and the NA Deputy Gagik Petrossyan.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress