Karabakh’s communist presidential hopeful focuses on social justice,
rule of law

Arminfo
7 Jul 07

Stepanakert, 7 July: "We have no right to give to anybody the victory
achieved at such a high price. All the achievements should be preserved
with the help of the people, and to make this possible, the life should
be better," Nagornyy Karabakh republic [NKR] presidential candidate and
Karabakh Communist Party leader Hrant Melkumyan has said when
campaigning in the NKR town of Martakert.

Questions regarding the Nagornyy Karabakh conflict settlement process,
agriculture development and dwelling issues were asked. He [Melkumyan]
will work to improve the demographic situation and birth rates if
elected president. Melkumyan urged the people to vote for the best
candidate, first familiarizing themselves with the election platforms
of the candidates.

"We have to prove to the world that Nagornyy Karabakh is a democratic
and civilized country," Melkumyan said. His political principles
include social justice, real democracy, protection of human rights and
freedoms, the rule of law and the international recognition of the
NKR’s independence.

[Passage omitted: background]

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress