We Highly Appreciate the Decisive Stance of the Legislative Body of South Australia: Artsakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh has commented on the resolution adopted by South Australia recognizing the independence of Artsakh. In a statement, it was noted: 'The process of international recognition of the Republic of Artsakh continues at the level of various administrative units of foreign states. The latest achievement in this process was the adoption of a resolution by the legislative body of South Australia recognizing the Republic of Artsakh and supporting the right of the Artsakh people to self-determination.

We emphasize that the resolution condemns the Turkish-Azerbaijani armed aggression against the Republic of Artsakh that began on September 27, 2020, the ongoing policy of intolerance by the authorities of Turkey and Azerbaijan, and the systematic destruction of Armenian cultural heritage in the occupied territories of Artsakh. It also calls on the federal authorities of Australia to recognize the independence of the Republic of Artsakh.

The international recognition of the Republic of Artsakh’s independence is of crucial importance for creating necessary conditions for its people's free, secure, and dignified life and creation in their homeland. It will also serve as an additional impetus for a just and lasting resolution of the Azerbaijan-Karabakh conflict, based on the recognition of the right to self-determination of the Artsakh people and the cessation of the occupation of the territories of the Republic of Artsakh.

We express our gratitude to all those who have made a decisive contribution to the adoption of this resolution. We highly appreciate the decisive stance of the legislative body of South Australia, which affirms their commitment to the ideas of human rights, freedom, and justice.'