In response to the statements of the Azerbaijani representative, the lawmaker said the Armenian people remain committed to peace.
ARMENPRESS presents the full text of her speech:
“Respectable Madam Chair,
Esteemed colleagues and delegates,
It is democracy that endows our governments with legitimacy and it is democracy that enables to have secure regions and safe neighbors. It is Armenia’s democratic credentials, our government’s and parliament’s credibility and legitimacy, and our political will that contributes to a country stronger, more resilient and makes us a more respected defender.
Armenia as a country born from the tragedy of Genocide, is also a nation of survival, therefore, any atrocities across the world are particularly painful for us. The war, over future and the fate of Artsakh, was not our choice and was forced upon us. In the situation of status quo, however, we remain committed to peace and continue to engage in a peace process, pursuing diplomacy over the force of arms. But we sadly lack a true “partner for peace”.
Yesterday our colleague from Azerbaijan spoke about international law failing to mention one of its core rights: the right to self-determination.
Recalling history, we all know and remember how some nations became victims of unfair decisions during USSR period, among them being Armenians of Artsakh who have been living in their historical homeland for centuries. And back in 1990s before the collapse of the Soviet Union Nagorno Karabakh exercised its right to self-determination and became independent in accordance with international laws and the Constitution of then existing USSR. Of course, our Azerbaijani colleague has the r...
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