Pashinyan: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is awaiting its comprehensive  settlement through a peace process based on the principles proposed  by the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs 

ArmInfo.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic  of Artsakh.  As the press service of the  RA Prime Minister reports,  the message, in particular, states:  "Dear compatriots,

30 years ago on this day, the people of Artsakh announced the  establishment of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic through a declaration  adopted by the legitimate authorities.

By that the Armenians of Artsakh confirmed their right to dispose of  their life and future and live freely.  That decision was reinforced  through a general referendum held on December 10 of the same year.  Thus, this manifestation of the will of the people, which was the  result of the Karabakh movement that had began in 1988 and was based  on our people's aspiration for democratization and freedom, became  one of the examples of the expression of the right of nations to  self-determination in the 20th century.

This was carried out in accordance with the letter and spiritt USSR  legislation and constitutional law ? spirit and was flawless both in  its form and content.

The people of Artsakh exercised their legal right; any violence  against it is directed against humanity, human civilization, natural  human rights.

This was the case with the violence against the people of Artsakh  immediately after the declaration of independence, the war, after  which the term "Nagorno Karabakh conflict" entered the agenda of  international relations. The OSCE Minsk Group was established, the  three Co-chair countries of which were endowed with a mediation  mission aimed at the settlement of the conflict. Unfortunately, the  conflict was not resolved, the violence continued, reaching its most  disgusting manifestation in 2020, unleashing war against the Republic  of Artsakh which pursued the goal of resolving the conflict by force.

That war, despite all the efforts of the adversary, did not achieve  its goal. Today Artsakh, though wounded, is still standing and enjoys  the full support and assistance of Armenia and all Armenians.

We remember all our martyrs who fell in the struggle for the freedom  of Artsakh, and we bow to them.

The right of the people of Artsakh to self-determination is sacred.  It cannot be suspended by the use of force.  That is why we insist at  all international platforms today that the Nagorno Karabakh conflict  is not settled.  This is also evidenced by the statements of the  Co-chair states. The conflict is awaiting its comprehensive  settlement through a peace process based on the well-known principles  proposed by the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs.

As a result of the process, the status of Artsakh should be finally  clarified on the basis of the right of nations to self-determination.  The resumption of the peace process within the framework of the Minsk  Group Co- Chairs will also be a significant factor in establishing  and maintaining stability in the region.  We well understand that in  the 21st century nations can not survive, be competitive, develop  without favorable conditions for economic and scientific progress.   Therefore, the stability of the external environment, the lasting  peace, really become imperative for all the peoples of the region.

Dear compatriots,

I congratulate all of us on the occasion of Artsakh Republic Day.

I wish the people of Artsakh good health and endurance of spirit. I  believe that Artsakh can become the symbol of lasting peace and  stability in our region."