The response of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of theNagornoKarabakhRepublichas been circulated to the UN General Assembly and Security Council with regard to the letters of the Representative of Azerbaijan to the UN on presidential elections held in the NKR on July 19, 2012.
The document of the Foreign Ministry reads “the formation of state structures through free and transparent expression of the popular will has become an inseparable part of the political culture in the Republic”.
It is also noted that the July 19, 2012 presidential elections in Artsakh were yet another step towards deepening the democratic traditions and universal values in the country that was affirmed by the high assessments given by the international observers, including members of the European Parliament, journalists and public activists.
“TheNagornoKarabakhRepublicexpects the international community to demonstrate an appropriate response to its ongoing democratic processes, which will send the proper signal to the developing democracies around the globe.
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Any allegations byAzerbaijanthat the democratic development of theNagornoKarabakhRepublichampers the peace process are illogical, and are solely aimed at distracting the international community away from factual obstacles in the negotiation process”, in particular reads the NKR MFA letter.
According to the NKR Foreign Ministry, it is the refusal ofAzerbaijanto commit to its obligations undertaken within the OSCE Minsk Process that undermines stability, peace and security in the region.
NKR MFA Press-service