Australia=?UTF-8?B?4oCZ?=s largest state of NSW recognizes Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh

The Legislative Council of the New South Wales Parliament adopted a resolution recognizing the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and the right to self-determination of its Armenian people, who declared independence from an oppressive Azerbaijan 20 years ago, the Armenian National Committee of Australia reported.

The motion, which was unanimously adopted on Thursday 25th October, comes after many months of advocacy from the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia). It was introduced to the Chamber by the Hon. Marie Ficarra MLC, who was been a long-standing supporter of Armenian issues.

The motion acknowledges the 20th anniversary of independence for the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, it supports the right to self-determination of its people, and it "calls on the Commonwealth Government [of Australia] to officially recognize the independence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and strengthen Australia’s relationship with Nagorno-Karabakh and its citizens."  Read more... (325 words)

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