NKR Parliament Speaker: Artsakh exists as an idea, as a right, and in  the person of its residents

ArmInfo. Raising the issue on international platforms is not only proof of the ongoing struggle, but also evidence that Artsakh continues to exist as an idea, as a right, and in the person of its residents, as stated by Chairman of  the Artsakh Parliament Ashot Danielyan during the international  conference "Artsakh: Unresolved Conflict, Right of Return"  in  Yerevan, organized by the Supreme Body of the ARF "Dashnaktsutyun".

He noted that September 2 is the NKR Independence Day, emphasizing  that it is not just a date, but a symbol of the Armenian people's  aspiration for freedom,  the preservation of independence and the  creation of statehood. "For the second year in a row, we are  celebrating this day far from our Motherland. However, despite this,  the Artsakh issue has not disappeared, no matter how hard the leaders  of the dictatorial neighboring states try to prove it. After all, the  formation of the Republic of Artsakh as a state was the result of the  efforts of all Armenians - through blood and daily work. Artsakh  lives, Artsakh must live, because Artsakh will be returned,"  Danielyan said.

He pointed out that the right of the Artsakh people to  self-determination remains an inviolable value in international  public law. 

In this regard, the politician noted that they will continue their  cooperation with international legal organizations, political forces  and experts to advocate for  the Artsakh issue to form public opinion  and a platform for the restoration of the legitimate rights of the  Artsakh people. "Our presence on international platforms is not only  evidence of our struggle, but also evidence that Artsakh exists as an  idea, as a right, and in the person of its residents. In this  context, the work carried out by the ARF "Hay Dat" Central Office,  other diaspora organizations, and individuals and figures is  especially important. For many years, they have been our voice in  international courts, on information platforms, and in public and  political circles. Thanks to their efforts, the Artsakh issue has not  disappeared, but continues to sound as a demand for justice," the  Chairman of the Artsakh Parliament noted. He also reminded that  another important demand that should be voiced on these platforms is  the return of all Armenian prisoners of war and civilians from  Azerbaijani prisons. In conclusion, Danielyan  thanked the  international  representatives present at the conference, noting that  their participation  demonstrates that this is not only the struggle  of the Armenian people, but the whole mankind.