The Committee for the Defense of the Fundamental Rights of the People of Nagorno-Karabakh convened in Yerevan from October 18 to 20 for a series of meetings.
The Committee met with Artsakh President Samvel Shahramanyan, members of the National Assembly of Nagorno-Karabakh, the head of the Diocese of Artsakh, and the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II, during which updates on ongoing efforts and future plans were shared.
During the three-day session, the Committee emphasized the significance of its work to date and highlighted the fact that the issue of the safe, dignified, and collective return of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh has been raised, discussed, and affirmed in international circles. This includes statements by various countries, international organizations, and resolutions from European institutions.
These developments set the foundation for the next phase of the Committee’s work, focusing on consolidating progress and striving to establish an international negotiation format to address the right of return.
The Committee also mapped out its plans for the next six months, which include preserving Armenian cultural heritage in Artsakh, safeguarding public and private property, securing the return of Armenian prisoners of war and hostages unlawfully held in Baku, and addressing other critical issues related to the defense of the rights of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh.
As part of these efforts, a roundtable discussion was organized by the Committee and the “Hayakve” initiative. The discussion focused on the need for coordinated action on these issues and included over 40 representatives from political, social, diplomatic, and analytical circles of Armenia and Artsakh.
The Committee reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with all interested organizations and individuals in pursuit of these objectives.
The Committee for the Defense of the Fundamental Rights of the People of Artsakh was established and authorized by a decision of the Artsakh Parliament on December 2, 2023.
