ARTSAKH-ARMENIA-DIASPORA TRINITY ESSENTIAL FOR KARABAKH PROBLEM RESOLUTION
PanARMENIAN.Net
10.12.2008 14:13 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Deputies of the National Assembly of France,
mayors of the French cities, politicians, representatives of the
Armenian organizations of France and journalists attended December
8 a reception dated to the 20th anniversary of the Karabakh movement
organized by the NKR Permanent Representation in France, the NKR MFA
press office reported.
"20 years have passed since that historical year of 1988. During these
20 hard years, we suffered a war, had innumerable victims, experienced
and still keeps on experiencing a severe blockade…But we managed
to withstand and win a victory thanks to our unity and solidarity",
said Hovhannes Gevorgyan, NKR Permanent Representative in France.
Speaking about the Diaspora’s role in the victory of Artsakh,
Mr. Gevorgyan mentioned that the Artsakh-Armenia-Diaspora trinity
keeps on being an indispensable condition for the final resolution
of the Karabakh problem and the NKR’s international recognition.
He also touched upon the tragic events of Sumgait, in 1988, and the
earthquake in Spitak.
Those present paid homage to the innocent victims by one-minute
silence.