Sharmazanov: There is no alternative to Artsakh independence
ArmInfo.The issues of sustainable development of Armenian- Czech parliamentary relations and activation of mutual visits of parliamentary delegations were
discussed on June 28 by the vice speaker of the Armenian parliament,
the head of the Armenia-Czech friendship group Eduard Sharmazanov and
his Czech counterpart Milush Gorska.
The delegation expressed satisfaction with the high level of
inter-parliamentary relations, stressed the role of parliamentary
friendship groups in the development of bilateral relations, noted
the need for mutually beneficial and coordinated work of the
delegations of the two countries in international structures.
Sharmazanov introduced the process of harmonization of the
legislation after the constitutional changes in Armenia, noting that
Armenia is steadily moving along the path of institutional reforms.
He stressed that with the transition to the parliamentary system of
governance, the role of the National Assembly is increasing, and its
powers are expanding.
Referring to regional processes, Sharmazanov stressed that Armenia
stands for an exceptionally peaceful settlement of the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, within the framework of the OSCE Minsk
Group, on the basis of three well-known principles.
"The civilized division of the Czech Republic and Slovakia and the
proclamation of two independent states in early 1990s could also
become a good precedent for the subjects of the former USSR, but
instead of rejecting the right of the people of Artsakh to
self-determination, Azerbaijan imposed a war on free people of
Artsakh," Sharmazanov said.
At the same time, he stressed that sooner or later Azerbaijan will
have to recognize the independence of Artsakh, because, in his
opinion, there is no alternative to the independence of Artsakh.