PARLIAMENTARY HEARINGS TOOK PLACE IN THE NKR
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2008-10-13 16:52
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
Parliamentary hearings on the "Situation in the South Caucasus:
prospects of the international recognition of the NKR" with
participation of NKR and RA National Assembly deputies, parliament
members , political forces and experts from both republics took place
in the NKR National Assembly.
In his welcoming speech NKR NA Chairman Ashot Ghoulian noted that
the latest developments in the South Caucasus also had an effect
on the process of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. In this
connection he stressed the importance of elaboration of a corresponding
stance which would allow to withstand possible regional and global
challenges and make the best of the current situation for the benefit
of the international recognition of the NKR.
In his speech NKR Foreign Minister Georgy Petrossian noted that after
August 8 it became clearly apparent that coercive methods would lead to
no good. He also expressed his opinion about the necessity of signing
an agreement on non-use of force and threat of force between the
parties to the Karabakhi conflict. At that Georgy Petrossian noted
that all the responsible subjects of the region, including those
internationally unrecognized, must participate in any initiatives on
creation of regional system of security in the South Caucasus.
Speaking about the prospects20of the Azerbaijani-Karabakhi conflict
settlement Mr. Petrossian emphasized that signing of any document is
impossible without Nagorno Karabakh. He also noted the perfection
of the NKR positions and decisions from moral, legal and political
standpoints.
Leaders of parliamentary factions and parties, as well as experts
expressed their opinions about their position on the situation in the
region and the prospects of the international recognition of the NKR.