ARFD ARTSAKH STRUCTURE: CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS CONTRADICT INTERESTS OF ARMENIA, NAGORNO KARABAKH AND ARMENIANS WORLDWIDE

Noyan Tapan
Nov 23, 2009

STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 23, NOYAN TAPAN. The ARFD Artsakh
organization’s 16th regional assembly discussing the current process
of Armenian-Turkish relations adopted a statement on November 22,
which, in particular, read:

"The current developments in the Armenian-Turkish relations contradict
the interests of the Republic of Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh Republic
and Armenians worldwide. The humiliating and dangerous preconditions
existing in the signed protocols, as well as new statements constantly
voiced by Turkish ruling circles are evidence that this country’s goal
is to weaken Armenia and the Armenians and to force new concessions.

It is also obvious that an attempt is made to split the
Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora united front.

On the other hand, the activization noticed over the so-called Madrid
Principles is evidence of the increasing pressures upon the Armenian
side. However, no compulsion or bellicose threat can make the Armenians
renounce their national interests.

We stress that the struggle of the Armenian Cause is not a struggle
of Armenian people’s separate parts but a struggle for independent
statehood’s fate and the whole Armenian people’s existence. The
dignified victory achieved with the efforts of all Armenians on the
Artsakh front is not a subject of bargaining.

The ARFD Artsakh structure will continue struggling resolutely for
the rights of all Armenians."