20th Anniversary of the declaration of independence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh

1. That this House notes that 2012 marks the twentieth anniversary of the declaration of   independence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh.

2. That this House:

(a) acknowledges the importance of the basic human right to self-determination and a free and

a democratic society,

(b) recognises the right to self-determination of all peoples including those of the Republic of

Nagorno-Karabakh,

(c) notes Nagorno-Karabakh’s sustained efforts towards creating a free and democratic

society through the use of legitimate parliamentary elections and its continued efforts

to develop a responsible government,

(d) supports and encourages Nagorno-Karabakh’s involvement within the international

community and further encourages its engagement with the international community

to reach a solution to the existing regional problems to establish peace and stability,

(e) encourages peaceful relations and the continued promotion of humanitarian and economic

support for the people of Nargona-Karabakh; and

(f) calls on the Commonwealth Government to officially recognise the independence of the

Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and strengthen Australia's relationship with the Nagorno Karabakh and its citizens.

October 25, 2012