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YEREVAN, APRIL 12, ARMENPRESS. MEP Josep-Maria Terricabras (Spain)representing TheGreens|European Free Alliancein theEuropean Parliament delivered a speech at the plenary session of the EP, demanding to include representatives of Nagorno Karabakh in negotiations going on within the framework of the Minsk Group.
“The overwhelming majority of the people of Nagorno Karabakh voted for independence in a referendum held on December 10, 1991. Azerbaijan waged a military attack in response to this democratic process, which results in nearly 30 thousand casualties. As result, a ceasefire agreement was signed between Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh and Armenia. The creation of the Minsk Group in 1992 was a turning point, but Azerbaijan declines the proposals of creating mechanisms recording the ceasefire regime violations.
NKR is a totally democratic entity, with an exemplary judicial system and a low rate of corruption. This is the reason we demand to include representatives of Nagorno Karabakh in negotiation process going on within the framework of the Minsk Group as they are those who decide the future of the citizens of the country. To find a final solution to the military confrontation, it is necessary to internationally recognized the new and independent country”, “Armenpress” reports the Spanish parliamentarian saying.
The adoption of the declaration of High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini over Nagorno Karabakh conflict is also expected to take place on April 12.