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Introduction to the Office of the Nagorno Karabakh
Republic
in the United States of America
The Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic
(NKR) in the USA was established in November 1997 by a Decree of the
NKR President Arkady Ghoukasian and with the help and support of the
Armenian Assembly of America. The office is registered with the US Department
of Justice and represents the government and the people of Nagorno Karabakh
Republic in the political, economic, humanitarian and cultural spheres.
For the past years we have been successful
in promoting Nagorno Karabakh's presence in Washington, D.C. As an effective
conduit between Nagorno Karabakh and the USA, the Office is actively
engaged in a constructive dialogue with relevant US government agencies,
including the US Congress and Department of State. The presence of the
office in the US capital enabled us to significantly raise awareness
of the legal aspects of Nagorno Karabakh conflict and to work on de
jure recognition of our independence from Azerbaijan.
Our monthly "Artsakh Newsletter" provides accurate,
up-to-date information on political, economic and social developments
in Nagorno Karabakh. We distribute it to the US government agencies,
foreign embassies, international NGOs, media, libraries, universities,
research institutions, and select representatives of the Armenian community
(click here to subscribe).
As the official representation of Nagorno Karabakh
Republic, we respond to numerous inquires on the history, culture, government,
business opportunities and humanitarian needs of Artsakh (the historic
Armenian name for Nagorno Karabakh). The office helps facilitate interactions
between American and Nagorno Karabakh organizations, businesses and
individuals, and encourages foreign investments in Artsakh. As a part
of this effort, the office assists our young republic in obtaining educational
and informational material from USA that will contribute to promoting
democracy and state-building, as well as to legal and economic advancement
of Artsakh.
Given the current leading role of the United
States in international relations, the government of Nagorno Karabakh
attaches immense importance to Artsakh's official presence and its increased
activities in this country. In its unique capacity the office will continue
representing Nagorno Karabakh's constructive position in the ongoing
negotiations towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict with Azerbaijan
and broaden public awareness of our position.
We encourage our American Armenian compatriots
to contact our office and get involved in this historic effort to defend
and strengthen Artsakh's freedom and democracy.
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