ArmInfo.The solemn opening of the 3rd forum of Armenian parties took place in the parliament of Nagorno-Karabakh. Representatives of political forces of the Armenian parliament, as well as extra-parliamentary forces of Armenia and Artsakh (Karabakh) attended the opening.
The forum was attended by the President of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Bako Sahakyan, the Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Ara Babloyan, the leader of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Pargev Martirosyan. At the opening of the forum, Speaker of the Artsakh Republic Parliament Ashot Gulyan stated that the previously set goal - to bring together Armenian political forces - was achieved. Deputy Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia, Chairman of the Permanent Committee of the Armenian Parliament on Foreign Relations Armen Ashotyan presented the welcoming message of the head of the Republican Party of Armenia, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.
The message, in particular, says: "In our political culture, it is necessary to build on the following principle: pluralism in the political field does not prevent us from discussing national issues. I am confident that this format can play an important role in the development of the political culture of Armenia." Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan noted the importance of such events with the participation of the political forces of the two Armenian states. Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Ara Babloyan noted the importance of inter-party dialogue for revealing the potential and opportunities in the cooperation of Armenia and Artsakh.
The organizers of the forum are the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh and the Republican Party of Armenia. Representatives of 14 parties from Armenia and 6 from Artsakh came to the forum.