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Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM * OMB NO. 1124-0002; Expires February 28,2014 u.s. Department of Justice Supplemental Statement Washington, DC 20530 Pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended

For Six Month Period Ending 11 /30/2012 (Insert date) I-REGISTRANT

1. (a) Name of Registrant (b) Registration No.

Office ofthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the U.S.A. 5342

1334 G Street, N.W., Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20005

2. Has there been a change in the information previously furnished in connection with the following? (a) If an individual: (1) Residence address(es) Yes Q No • (2) Citizenship Yes • No D (3) Occupation Yes • No D (b) If an organization: (1) Name Yes • No H (2) Ownership or control Yes • No B (3) Branch offices Yes • No H (c) Explain fully all changes, if any, indicated in Items (a) and (b) above.

IF THE REGISTRANT IS AN INDIVIDUAL, OMIT RESPONSE TO ITEMS 3, 4, AND 5(a). 3. If you have previously filed Exhibit C1, state whether any changes therein have occurred during this 6 month reporting period. . • ' Yes • • No _<]• If yes, have you filed an amendment to the Exhibit C? Yes • ' NoD If no, please attach the required amendment.

1 The Exhibit C, for which no printed form is provided, consists ofa true copy ofthe charter, articles of incorporation, association, and by laws ot a registrant that is an organization. (A waiver ofthe requirement to file an Exhibit C may be obtained for good cause upon written application to the Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530.) Formerly CRM-154 FORMNSD-2 Revised 03/11 Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM (PAGE 2)

4. (a) Have any persons ceased acting as partners, officers, directors or similar officials ofthe registrant during this 6 month reporting period? Yes • No El If yes, furnish the following information: Name Position Date Connection Ended

(b) Have any persons become partners, officers, directors or similar officials during this 6 month reporting period? Yes • No El If yes, furnish the following information: Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Date Assumed

5. (a) Has any person named in Item 4(b) rendered services directly in furtherance ofthe interests of any foreign principal? Yes • • ' No • If yes, identify each such person and describe the service rendered.

N/A

(b) During this six month reporting period, has the registrant hired as employees or in any other capacity, any persons who rendered or will render services to the registrant directly in furtherance ofthe interests of any foreign principal(s) in other than a clerical or secretarial, or in a related or similar capacity? YesD No El

Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Date Assumed

(c) Have any employees or individuals, who have filed a short form registration statement, terminated their employment or connection with the registrant during this 6 month reporting period? Yes • No _<1 If yes, furnish the following information: Name Position or Connection Date Terminated

(d) Have any employees or individuals, who have filed a short form registration statement, terminated their connection with any foreign principal during this 6 month reporting period? YesD No C__0 If yes, furnish the following information: Name Position or Connection Foreign Principal Date Terminated

6. Have short form registration statements been filed by all ofthe persons named in Items 5(a) and 5(b) ofthe supplemental statement? Yes • NoD If no, list names of persons who have not filed the required statement. . -

N/A

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II - FOREIGN PRINCIPAL 7. Has your connection with any foreign principal ended during this 6 month reporting period? Yes • No __] If yes, furnish the following information:

Foreign Principal Date of Termination

8. Have you acquired any new foreign principal(s)2 during this 6 month reporting period? Yes • No El If yes, furnish th following information:

Name and Address of Foreign Principal(s) Date Acquired

9. In addition to those named in Items 7 and 8, if any, list foreign principal(s)2 whom you continued to represent during the 6 month reporting period.

Government ofthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic

10. (a) Have you filed exhibits for the newly acquired foreign principal(s), if any, listed in Item 8? Exhibit A3 YesD NoD Exhibit B4 Yes D No D If no, please attach the required exhibit.

(b) Have there been any changes in the Exhibits A and B previously filed for any foreign principal whom you represented during this six month period? Yes • No __] If yes, have you filed an amendment to these exhibits? YesD NoD If no, please attach the required amendment.

2 The term "foreign principal" includes, in addition to those defined in section 1(b) ofthe Act, an individual organization any of whose activities are directly or indirectly supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized in whole or in major part by a foreign government, foreign political party, foreign organization or foreign individual. (See Rule 100(a) (9)). A registrant who represents more than one foreign principal is required to list in the statements he files under the Act only those principals for whom he is not entitled to claim exemption under Section 3 ofthe Act. (See Rule 208.) 3 The Exhibit A, which is filed on Form NSD-3 (Formerly CRM-157) sets forth the information required to be disclosed concerning each foreign principal. 4 The Exhibit B, which is filed on Form NSD-4 (Formerly CRM-155) sets fourth the information concerning the agreement or understanding between the registrant and the foreign principal.

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ui III - ACTIVITIES .lU .11. During this 6 month reporting period, have you engaged in any activities for or rendered any services to any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes [>_ NoD

If yes, identify each foreign principal and describe in full detail your activities and services:

Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic

see attached

12. During this 6 month reporting period, have you on behalf of any foreign principal engaged in political activity5 as defined below? Yes m No •

If yes, identify each such foreign principal and describe in full detail all such political activity, indicating, among other things, the relations, interests and policies sought to be influenced and the means employed to achieve this purpose. If the registrant arranged, sponsored or delivered speeches, lectures or radio and TV broadcasts, give details as to dates, places of delivery, names of speakers and subject matter.

Government ofthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic

see attached

13. In addition to the above described activities, if any, have you engaged in activity on your own behalf which benefits your foreign principal(s)? Yes • No El

If yes, describe fully.

5 The term "political activity" means any activity that the person engaging in believes will, or that the person intends to, in any way influence any agency or official ofthe Government ofthe United States or any section ofthe public within the United States with reference to formulating, adopting or changing the domestic or foreign policies ofthe United States or with reference to political or public interests, policies, or relations ofa government of a foreign country or a foreign political party. Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM

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IV - FINANCIAL INFORMATION 14(a) RECEIPTS-MONIES During this 6 month reporting period, have you received from any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement, or from any other source, for or in the interests of any such foreign principal, any contributions, income or money either as compensation or otherwise? Yes El No •

If no; explain why.

If yes, set forth below in the required detail and separately for each foreign principal an account of such monies.6 Date From Whom Purpose ' Amount

see attached

$ 75,300 Total

(b) RECEIPTS - FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN During this 6 month reporting period, have you received, as part ofa fundraising campaign7, any money on behalf of any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes • No El If yes, have you filed an Exhibit D to your registration? Yes • NoD

If yes, indicate the date the Exhibit D was filed. Date

(c) RECEIPTS-THINGS OF VALUE During this 6 month reporting period, have you received any thing of value9 other than money from any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement, or from any other source, for or in the interests of any such foreign principal? Yes • No H

If yes, furnish the following information:

Foreign Principal Date Received Thing of Value Purpose

6, 7 A registrant is required to file an Exhibit-D if he collects or receives contributions, loans, moneys, or other things of value for a foreign principal, as part ofa fundraising campaign. (See Rule 201(e)). 8 An Exhibit D, for which no printed form is provided, sets forth an account of money collected or received as a result ofa fundraising campaign and transmitted for a foreign principal. 9 Things of value include but are not limited to gifts, interest free loans, expense free travel, favored stock purchases, exclusive rights, favored treatment over competitors, ."kickbacks," and the,like. Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM

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15. (a) DISBURSEMENTS-MONIES ~~ " During this 6 month reporting period, have you (1) disbursed or expended monies in connection with activity on behalf of any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes El No • (2) transmitted monies to any such foreign principal? YesD No IE]

If no, explain in full detail why there were no disbursements made on behalf of any foreign principal.

If yes, set forth below in the required detail and separately for each foreign principal an account of such monies, including monies transmitted, if any, to each foreign principal.

Date To Whom Purpose Amount

see attached

$ 73,563 Total

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(PAGE 7) (b) DISBURSEMENTS-THINGS OF VALUE During this 6 month reporting period, have you disposed of anything of value10 other than money in furtherance of or in connection with activities on behalf of any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes • No El If yes, furnish the following information:

Date Recipient Foreign Principal Thing of Value Purpose

(c) DISBURSEMENTS-POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS During this 6 month reporting period, have you from your own funds and on your own behalf either directly or through any other person, made any contributions of money or other things of value" in connection with an election to any political office, or in connection with any primary election, convention, or caucus held to select candidates for political office? Yes D • No 13 ' If yes, furnish the following information: Date Amount or Thing of Value Political Organization or Candidate Location of Event

10,11 Things of value include but are not limited to gifts, interest free loans, expense free travel, favored stock purchases, exclusive rights, favored treatment over competitors, "kickbacks" and the like. .

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(PAGE 8) V - INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS

16. (a) During this 6 month reporting period, did you prepare, disseminate or cause to be disseminated any informational materials?12 Yes _\ NoD If Yes, go to Item 17. (b) If you answered No to Item 16(a), do you disseminate any material in connection with your registration? Yes • No D If Yes, please forward the materials disseminated during the six month period to the Registration Unit for review. 17. Identify each such foreign principal.

Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic

18. During this 6 month reporting period, has any foreign principal established a budget or allocated a specified sum of money to finance your activities in preparing or disseminating informational materials? YesD No GEO If yes, identify each such foreign principal, specify amount, and indicate for what period of time.

19. During this 6 month reporting period, did your activities in preparing, disseminating or causing the dissemination of informational materials include the use of any of the following: El Radio or TV broadcasts El Magazine or newspaper O Motion picture films El Letters or telegrams El Advertising campaigns El Press releases D Pamphlets or other publications El Lectures or speeches • Other (specify) • Electronic Communications El Email HI Website URL(s): www.nkrusa.org . ______] Social media websites URL(s): www.facebook.com . , • Other (specify) •

20. During this 6 month reporting period, did you disseminate or cause to be disseminated informational materials among any of the following groups: __] Public officials El Newspapers • Libraries El Legislators El Editors __] Educational institutions El Government agencies H Civic groups or associations El Nationality groups El Other (specify) Embassies, NGOs

21. What language was used in the informational materials: __] English __) Other (specify) Armenian .

22. Did you file with the Registration Unit, U.S. Department of Justice a copy of each item of such informational materials disseminated or caused to be disseminated during this 6 month reporting period? Yes El No El

23. Did you label each item of such informational materials with the statement required by Section 4(b) ofthe Act? Yes H No D

12 The term informational materials includes any oral, visual, graphic, written, or pictorial information or matter of any kind, including that published by means of advertising, books, periodicals, newspapers, lectures, broadcasts, motion pictures, or any means or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce or otherwise. Informational materials disseminated by an agent ofa foreign principal as part of an activity in itself exempt from registration, or an activity which by itself would not require registration, need not be filed pursuant to Section 4(b) ofthe Act.

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~ VI - EXECUTION In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1746, the undersigned swear(s) or affirm(s) under penalty of perjury that he/she has (they have) read the information set forth in this registration statement and the attached exhibits and that he/she is (they are) familiar with the contents thereof and that such contents are in their entirety true and accurate to the best of his/her (their) knowledge and belief, except that the undersigned make(s) no representation as to truth or accuracy ofthe information contained in the attached Short Form Registration Statement(s), if any, insofar as such information is not within his/her (their) personal knowledge.

(Date of signature) (Print or type name under each signature or provide electronic signature )

December 12,2012 _. /s/ Robert Avetisyan eSigned

13 This statement shall be signed by the individual agent, if .the registrant is an individual, or by a majority of those partners, officers; directors or persons performing similar functions, if the registrant is an organization, except that the organization can, by power of attorney, authorize one or more individuals to execute this statement on its behalf.

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Question 11:

During this 6-month period, have you engaged in any activity for or rendered any service to any foreign principal named in items 7, 8 and 9 of this statement? Yes

If yes, identify each such foreign principal and describe in full detail your activities and services:

Activities on behalf of the Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic:

Contacts

Date: 06/13/12 Contact: Office of US Congressman Gregory Meeks; Purpose: Meeting with Congressman's assistant Jesper Pedersen Contact manner: email, phone

Date: 07/04/12 Contact: Hillary Clinton, Philip Gordon, Eric Rubin, Robert Bradtke - U.S. Department of State; Rajiv Shah-USAID; Leon Panetta-US Department of Defense Purpose: to forward NKR Foreign Minister's, Defense Minister's and Finance Minister's July 4 congratulatory letters (copies provided in attachment #1) Contact manner: mail/fax

Date: 07/04/12 Contact: Members of the US Congress; Purpose: to forward NKR Parliament Speaker's July 4 congratulatory letters (List of recipients and copies of letters provided in attachment #2) Contact manner: mail/fax

Date: 10/13/12 Contact: US Congressman C. Van Hollen Purpose: discussion of recent developments in the region Contact manner: Event meeting

Date: 10/28/12 Contact: Members of the US Congress: Anna Eshoo, Frank Pallone, Jackie Speier Ed Royce, Adam Schiff, Brad Sherman Purpose: Request of a meeting with the NKR Foreign Minister (copies of letters provided in attachment #3). Contact manner: fax/e-mail

Date: 11/02/12 Contact: Office of US Congressman Adam Schiff Purpose: Expressed gratitude for publishing article on NKR (copy of the letter provided in attachment #4) Contact manner: fax/mail

Date: 11/08/12 Contact: White House, US President's Office;

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Purpose: Forwarded congratulatory letter to re-elected US President from NKR President (copy of the letter provided in attachment #4). Contact manner: fax/ mail

Date: 11/20/12 Contact: Members ofthe California State Assembly Katcho Achadjian and Kevin de Leon; Purpose: Meeting with the NKR Parliament Speaker Contact manner: office meeting

Newsletter

Date: 06/16/12, 07/16/12, 08/16/12, 09/16/12,10/01/12,10/16/12,11/01/12, 11/16/12 Subject: Developments in NKR and related to NKR Availability: www.nkrusa.org, electronic distribution

Press-releases

Date: 06/05/12 Subject: The City of Cranston Also Marks Shushi Liberation Day Availability: www.nkrusa.org, electronic distribution

Date: 06/25/12 Subject: Rhode Island's Warwick Celebrates Shushi Liberation Day Availability: www.nkrusa.org, electronic distribution

Date: 07/20/12 Subject: Artsakh Holds Presidential Elections Availability:. www.nkrusa.org, electronic distribution

Date: 08/07/12 Subject: The State Representatives Praise Artsakh's Democratic Independence Availability: www.nkrusa.brg, electronic distribution

Date: 10/25/12 Subject: The South Wales of Australia Supports Artsakh's Independence Availability: www.nkrusa.org, electronic distribution

Interviews, Articles, Media and Action Alerts

Date: 11/21/12 Subject: Action Alert: Please Support the Telethon Organized by the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Availability: electronic distribution

Date: 11/27/12 Subject: Action Alert: Join Us for a Capitol Hill Observance. Nagorno Karabakh Republic/Artsakh: 21 Years of Freedom, Democracy & Progress Availability: electronic distribution

Registrant's attendance at conferences and forums generally re Nagorno Karabakh and the region

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Date: 06/05/12 sr i' Event: Event: "Nagorno Karabakh: Will The Frozen Conflict Turn Hot?" Venue: Woodrow Wilson Center Speakers: Tom De Waal (Carnegie Endowment); Fiona Hill (Brookings institution); Charles King (GWU); Wayne Merry (American Foreign Policy Council);

Dates: November 15-23,2012 Official: Mr. Ashot Ghulian, Speaker of the Nagorno Karabakh Parliament. Itinerary: By invitation ofthe Armenia Fund, Inc., meetings in Los Angeles, CA, with media, experts, local government officials and representatives ofthe Armenian-American community. Discussed issues related to the Nagorno Karabakh peace process and assistance to Nagorno Karabakh. In Glendale, California, participation in a televised fundraising for humanitarian and development projects in Nagorno Karabakh.

Date: 11/26/12 Event: Meeting with students and discussion of Nagorno Karabakh issue. Location: John Hopkins University's SAIS; Speaker: NKR Representative Robert Avetisyan.

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Question 12:

During this 6-month reporting period, have you on behalf of any foreign principal engaged in political activity as defined below? Yes

Political activities on behalf of the Government ofthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic:

Contacts

Date: 06/13/12 Contact: Office of US Congressman Gregory Meeks; Purpose: Meeting with Congressman's assistant Jesper Pedersen Contact manner: email, phone

Date: 07/04/12 Contact: Hillary Clinton, Philip Gordon, Eric Rubin, Robert Bradtke - U.S. Department of State; Rajiv Shah-USAID; Leon Panetta - US Department of Defense Purpose: to forward NKR Foreign Minister's, Defense Minister's and Finance Minister's July 4 congratulatory letters (copies provided in attachment #1) Contact manner: mail/fax

Date: 07/04/12 Contact: US State Department, Members of the US Congress Purpose: to forward NKR Parliament Speaker's July 4 congratulatory letters (List of recipients and copies of letters provided in attachment #2) Contact manner: mail/fax

Date: 10/13/12 Contact: US Congressman C. Van Hollen Purpose: discussion of recent developments in the region Contact manner: Event meeting

Date: 10/28/12 Contact: Members ofthe US Congress: Anna Eshoo, Frank Pallone, Jackie Speier Ed Royce, Adam Schiff, Brad Sherman Purpose: Request of a meeting with the NKR Foreign Minister (copies of letters provided in attachment #3). Contact manner: fax/e-mail

Date: 11/02/12 v Contact: Office of US Congressman Adam Schiff Purpose: Expressed gratitude for publishing article on NKR (copy ofthe letter provided in attachment #4) Contact manner: fax/mail

Date: 11/08/12 Contact: White House, US President's Office;

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Purpose: Forwarded congratulatory letter to re-elected US President from NKR President (copy of the letter provided in attachment #4). Contact manner: fax / mail

Date: 11/20/12 Contact: Members ofthe California State Assembly Katcho Achadjian and Kevin de Leon; Purpose: Meeting with the NKR Parliament Speaker Contact manner: office meeting

Newsletters

Date: 06/16/12, 07/16/12, 08/16/12, 09/16/12, 10/01/12,10/16/12,11/01/12,11/16/12 Subject: Developments in NKR and related to NKR Availability: www.nkrusa.org, electronic distribution

Press-releases

Date: 06/05/12 Subject: The City of Cranston Also Marks Shushi Liberation Day Availability: www.nkrusa.org, electronic distribution

Date: 06/25/12 Subject: Rhode Island's Warwick Celebrates Shushi Liberation Day Availability: www.nkrusa.org, electronic distribution

Date: 07/20/12 Subject: Artsakh Holds Presidential Elections Availability: www.nkrusa.org,.electronic distribution

Date: 08/07/12 Subject: The State Representatives Praise Artsakh's Democratic Independence Availability: www.nkrusa.org, electronic distribution

Date: 10/25/12 Subject: The South Wales of Australia Supports Artsakh's Independence Availability: www.nkrusa.org, electronic distribution

Interviews, Articles, Media and Action Alerts

Date: 11/21/12 Subject: Action Alert: Please Support the Telethon Organized by the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Availability: electronic distribution

Date: 11/27/12 Subject: Action Alert: Join Us for a Capitol Hill Observance. Nagorno Karabakh Republic/Artsakh: 21 Years of Freedom, Democracy & Progress Availability: electronic distribution

Registrant's attendance at conferences and forums generally re Nagorno Karabakh and the region

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Date: 06/05/12 Event: Event: "Nagorno Karabakh: Will The Frozen Conflict Turn Hot?" Venue: Woodrow Wilson Center Speakers: Tom De Waal (Carnegie Endowment); Fiona Hill (Brookings institution); Charles King (GWU); Wayne Merry (American Foreign Policy Council);

Dates: November 15-23, 2012 Official: Mr. Ashot Ghulian, Speaker of the Nagorno Karabakh Parliament. Itinerary: By invitation ofthe Armenia Fund, Inc., meetings in Los Angeles, CA, with media, experts, local government officials and representatives ofthe Armenian-American community. Discussed issues related to the Nagorno Karabakh peace process and assistance to Nagorno Karabakh. In Glendale, California, participation in a televised fundraising for humanitarian and development projects in Nagorno Karabakh.

Date: 11/26/12 Event: Meeting with students and discussion of Nagorno Karabakh issue. Location: John Hopkins University's SAIS; Speaker: NKR Representative Robert Avetisyan. ,

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Question 14 (a):

During this 6 month reporting period, have you received from any foreign principal named in items 7, 8 and 9 of this statement, or from any other source, for or in the interest of any such principal, any contributions, income or money either as compensation or otherwise? Yes

If yes, set forth in the required detail and separately for each foreign principal an account of such monies.

The amount listed below is the total of such financial support and contributions to the NKR Office from all sources for the reporting period (06/01/2012 -11/30/2012).

Name Address line 1 Address line 2 Amount NKR Government 28 Azatamartikneri St. Stepanakert, NKR, Armenia $75,300.00

Total $75,300.00

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Question 15 (a): During this 6 month reporting period, have you (1) disbursed or expended monies in connection with activity on behalf of any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, and 9 of this statement? Yes

If yes, set forth below in the required detail and separately for each foreign principal of such monies, including transmitted, if any, to each foreign principal.

Foreign Principal: The Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic The following is a breakdown of those expenses incurred by the NKR Office in the USA during the reporting period (06/01/2012 -11/30/2012).

NN Purpose Amount 1 Entertainment/meals: No U.S. officials or media representatives were guests $1,707 Health Insurance $4,647 Living expenses $38,084 Car rent/related expenses $5,612 Office Supplies $2,130 Parking $560 9 Postage/Courier $173 10 Rent Housing Expats $15,492 11 Telephone / Internet $3,837 12 Travel within US & International: No U.S. officials or media were quests $1,202 13 Website/Email $119

Total operating expenses and other disbursements: $73,563

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Question 16:

During this 6 month period, did you prepare, disseminate or Cause to be disseminated any informational material?

Answer: Yes. Below are the copies of the Press Releases, Media and Action Alerts distributed during the reporting period (06/01/2012-11/30/2012)

OFFICE OF THE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC IN THE USA 1334 G St. N.W., Washington, DC 20005 Tel: (202) 223-4330 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nkrusa.org

PRESS RELEASE June 5, 2012

The City of Cranston Also Marks Shushi Liberation Day Mayor Fung Proclaims May 20 the Victory Day

"Shushi's liberation was the turning point in the long Nagorno Karabakh", wrote Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung in the special resolution that proclaimed May 20 Shushi City Liberation Day.

The resolution text stresses, that dozens of "Armenian liberators made the ultimate sacrifice so that others may live free from oppression and tyranny".

Mayor of Shushi Garen Avakimyan sent a letter to Mayor Fung, in which he thanked the Mayor and the City of Cranston for celebrating the Shushi's liberation, and adopting the resolution.

The letter by Mayor Avakimyan, in particular, said: "Throughout its history, Shushi has always been playing a significant role in the cultural and educational life of the Armenian people...On behalf of the citizens of the free Shushi, I would like to thank you for your support. We look forward to further cooperation, and deepening of the friendship between our cities".

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This material is distributed by the Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the USA on behalf of the Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The NKR Office is registered with the U.S. Government under the Foreign Agent Registration Act. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

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OFFICE OF THE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC IN THE USA 1334 G St. N.W., Washington, DC 20005 Tel: (202) 223-4330 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nkrusa.org

PRESSRELEASE June 25, 2012

Rhode Island's Warwick Celebrates Shushi Liberation Day Proclaims May 20 Day of the City's Liberation

The City of Warwick, Rl, proclaimed May 20, 2012 as the Shushi Liberation Day. "Due to the bravery of Armenian soldiers and excellent military strategy and organization, Shushi was liberated," says proclamation by the Warwick's Mayor Scott Avedisian.

"Attempts to reunify Artsakh and Armenia were met with resistance by Azerbaijan with murders, slaughters and torture", the proclamation says, and emphasizes that "liberating Shushi became a matter of life and death". The proclamation also characterizes the liberation of Shushi as "a turning point in the war" between Azerbaijan and Artsakh.

Mayor of Shushi Garen Avakimyan thanked the Mayor and the City of Warwick for the Proclamation. Avakimyan's letter, in particular, said "Twenty years ago the city (of Shushi) returned to the Armenian people to become a symbol of courage and perseverance, a symbol of a selfless struggle for freedom and justice".

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OFFICE OF THE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC IN THE USA , 1334 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 Tel: (202)223-4330 E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.nkrusa.org

PRESSRELEASE July 20, 2012

ARTSAKH HOLDS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS Incumbent President Bako Sahakyan is re-elected to second term

Washington, DC - Oh July 19, 2012, for the fifth time since independence the people of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh chose their president. More than 70 percent of nearly 100,000 eligible voters turned out to decide between three candidates: incumbent President Bako Sahakyan; National Assembly member and former deputy minister of defense Vitaliy Balasanyan; and academic Arkady Soghomonyan.

According to preliminary results released by the NKR Central Electoral Commission Bako Sahakyan received more than 66 percent ofthe vote and was thus reelected to a second term; Vitaliy Balasanyan polled more than 32 percent and Arkady Soghomonyan less than one percent.

More than 80 international observers from two dozen countries, including Armenia, Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, the United States of America, Uruguay monitored the parliamentary elections in Artsakh widely covered by local and world media.

According to preliminary judgments of the observers, the election were free and fair, and reflected the democratic will of the people of Nagorno Karabakh Republic/Artsakh.

The European Friends of Armenia Observer Mission that included members of the European Parliament, journalists and other public figures, welcomed the conduct of elections in Artsakh, emphasized their transparent nature and called on the international community to appreciate these efforts and provide technical assistance and election observation for future elections.

International expert Center for Electoral Systems, an independent monitoring group founded by a former member of Israeli Knesset, characterized the elections as free expression of popular will that is on par with international electoral standards. The mission noted that the election campaign was carried out in a democratic and competitive atmosphere, and emphasized the commitment of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to conduct democratic and transparent elections..

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Another election monitor, member of the Canadian parliament Jim Karygiannis, observed that "the people of Nagorno-Karabakh exercised their democratic right to choose who will lead their government and I was privileged to be able to witness it...lt was a picture perfect election from start to finish."

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PRESSRELEASE August 7, 2012

The State Representatives Praise Artsakh's Democratic Independence

BOSTON, MA — On August 6, 2012 the House of Representatives of the State of Massachusetts adopted a resolution submitted by State Representative Jonathan Hecht urging "the President and Congress of the USA to support the self-determination and democratic independence of Nagorno-Karabakh".

The resolution condemns the killings of Armenians in Sumgait, Kirovabad and Baku and acts of violent repression by Azerbaijan against the peaceful demonstrations for self-determination in Nagorno-Karabakh. The document also notes that the "Nagorno-Karabakh's security continues to be threatened by Azerbaijan's hostile acts". It praises, that despite these continuous acts of violence, the people of Nagorno-Karabakh in a popular referendum on December 10,1991 voted in support of independence, freedom and democracy.

The resolution aiso congratulates "Nagorno-Karabakh on the success of its ongoing efforts to develop democracy" and commends the July 19, 2012 presidential elections as "another major step" in this regard.

"We thank the Massachusetts State House for passing the resolution in support of Artsakh's freedom. By adopting this document, the Massachusetts legislators have promoted the universal values of the human rights and liberties", said NKR representative Robert Avetisyan. "We are grateful to Representative Hecht for his crucial leadership in this issue. We also praise our compatriots and longtime supporters James Kalustian and Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian for their great dedication and continued efforts in promoting Artsakh's interests in the United States", Avetisyan added.

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PRESSRELEASE October 25, 2012

The South Wales of Australia Supports Artsakh's Independence

The Largest State of Australia Calls upon the Australian Government to Recognize the NKR and enhances the Karabakh-Australian relations

As reported by the Armenian National Committee of Australia and the NKR Permanent Representation in Australia, on October 25, 2012, the Legislative Council of the New South Wales Parliament of Australia passed a resolution introduced by Member of Legislative Council, the Honorable Marie Ann Ficarra. The legislation recognizes the independence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and Artsakh people's right to self-determination. The resolution also calls upon the Commonwealth Government to officially recognize the independence of the NKR and strengthen Karabakh-Australian relations. The resolution was unanimously adopted on the Legislative Council floor in the presence of ANC Australia Executive Director Vache Kahramanian and Communications Director Haig Kayserian.

"The NSW Parliament has always been, and continues to be, a beacon of hope in upholding human rights. We thank all members of the Legislative Council for taking a stance to uphold the basic human right to self-determination. In particular we thank Marie Ficarra for her courageous stance," Kahramanian remarked in the press release issued by the ANC of Australia afterward the adoption of the resolution.

"I appreciate the New South Wales Legislative Council for passing this resolution that supports Artsakh's aspirations for independence and democracy. I also hope that this legislation, that demonstrated the commitment of the Australian state of the New South Wales to the principles of democracy and justice, will become a positive example for all other countries and states that respect basic human rights and values. I also deeply grateful to the Armenian National Committee of Australia for its inestimable contribution and efforts for adoption of the resolution and continuing support of Artsakh," said NKR Representative to Australia Varouzhan Iskenderian.

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Join Us for a Capitol Hill Observance

85 Nagorno Karabakh Republic/Artsakh: 21 Years of Freedom,Democracy & Progress

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm Russell Senate Office Building Rm. 385 - Capitol Hill

With Keynote Remarks by Mr. Karen Mirzoyan Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic

Join Members of Congress, the diplomatic corps, think tank representatives and the Armenian American community for an evening marking the 21st anniversary ofthe Karabakh independence referendum and 6th anniversary ofthe adoption ofthe Karabakh i constitution.

Hosted by the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues in Mm cooperation with the Embassy ofthe Republic of Armenia, the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Representation in the U.S. and Armenian American organizations. The event is in the Russell Senate Office Building, on Constitution Ave., between Delaware Ave, NE and 1st St. NE. The closest metro is Union Station (Red Line). Hourly parking available at Union Station.

For information, please contact: Embassy of Armenia - (202) 319-1976; contacttSarmembassv.org NKR Office - (202) 223-4330; info(Snkrusa.org Armenian National Committee of America - (202) 775-1918; rsvp (Sanca.org Armenian Assembly of America - (202) 393-3434; info(5>aaainc.org

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Action Alert: Please Support the Telethon Organized by the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund

Dear Compatriots,

On behalf of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, the NKR Office in the United States encourages all Armenian Americans and all friends of Armenians to actively support the Telethon, organized by the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund to raise funds for development of our Homeland. This year's Telethon will take place on November 22, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM U.S. Pacific Standard Time.

For hundreds of thousand Armenians in U.S. around the globe Thanksgiving Day has already become a . traditional day of unity and confidence in the future of our nation. In the past two decades more than $250 million were raised through the effort to build new roads, schools and hospitals in Armenia and Artsakh.

This year's Armenia Fund Thanksgiving Day Telethon is dedicated to "Our Village" and will raise funds for the construction of Multifunctional Community Centers in the remote villages of Armenia and Artsakh. The community centers will house first aid clinics with an ambulance, computer rooms connected to the internet, an auditorium for trainings and town hall meetings, a library with audio visual equipment, as well as an administrative and accounting office. Part of this year's Telethon contributions will be addressed to humanitarian needs of Syrian Armenians, our brothers and sisters in Syria, who suffered in a result of ongoing crisis there.

The 'Hayastan' All-Armenian Fund envisages the following ways for making tax-deductible donations:

1 - Log on to www.ArmeniaFundUSA.org and make a secure online donation: 2 - Call 1-800-888-8897 and donate using a credit card or make a pledge; 3-Text the word ARMENIA to 80088 to donate $10 from your cell phone. 4- Use [email protected]

More information on how to contribute at: http://www.armeniafundusa.org/contribute.htm

Broadcast live from Los Angeles, California, the event will be televised throughout the United States and worldwide on the web as well as satellite and cable networks. Additional information is available at www.ArmeniaFundUSA.org.

Take a minute to participate in building a brighter future for our Homeland.

Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the United States

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Question 16:

During this 6 month period, did you prepare, disseminate or Cause to be disseminated any informational material?

Answer. Yes. Below are the copies of Newsletters distributed during the reporting period (06/01/2012-11/30/2012)

ARTSAKH NEWSLETTER

May 15-June 15, 2012

Artsakh Newsletter summarizes key developments in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh and is prepared by the NKR Office in the United States.

SECURITY & POLITICS

In early June, Azerbaijan again intensified its violations of the cease-fire agreement on the border with north-eastern Armenia. From June 4-6, Azerbaijani forces initiated a number of subversive actions on the border with Tavush province resulting in at least three Armenian service members killed and six wounded; civilian infrastructure in border villages also came under shelling. Azeri military forces also attacked positions in south-eastern Karabakh, killing one serviceman and wounding two. In each case, Armenian forces undertook retaliatory punitive actions against the aggressor; Azerbaijan admitted deaths of ten servicemen in the same period. v

These attacks were condemned by international mediators, including the United States. The violence coincided with the visit of U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton to the South Caucasus region. Secretary Clinton ruled out military solution to the Karabakh conflict saying that a peacefully negotiated settlement is the only alternative.

Members ofthe U.S. Congress condemned Azerbaijani aggression on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and urged State Secretary Clinton to deliver strong messages to Aliyev's regime about the incidents.

The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore called the Karabakh conflict parties to remove snipers from the Line of Contact. Unlike Azerbaijan, Armenia and NKR continue to agree to reciprocal removal of snipers.

Armenian diplomatic missions in New York and Vienna informed the United Nations and the OSCE about these Azerbaijani provocations against Armenia and Artsakh, noting Azerbaijan's continued refusal to investigate them.

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee proposed an increase in aid to Nagorno Karabakh from $2 million to "at least" $5 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 State. Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill. The

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Senate version ofthe bill did not include a direct allocation but expressed support for the Karabakh peace process.

Rep. Howard Berman (D-CA), Ranking Democrat ofthe House Foreign Affairs Committee urged U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to stop a proposed sale of military hardware to Azerbaijan due to this country's continued war rhetoric and attacks against Armenia and Artsakh.

The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a resolution that calls on the U.S. President and Congress to recognize the independence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. NKR parliament welcomed the resolution.

The City of Providence marked the 20th anniversary of Shushi's liberation with Mayor Angel Taveras issuing a relevant proclamation. Mayor of Shushi Garen Avakimyan sent a thank you letter to Mayor Taveras.

French Senators Bernard Fournier, Sophie Joissains and Philippe Marini visited NKR. During their visit, they emphasized the right of Artsakh people to self-determination. They dismissed Azerbaijan's threats to "blacklist" them from visits to that country.

NKR parliamentary delegation led by Speaker Ashot Ghulyan visited the United Kingdom to meet members of British parliament and academia, as well as local Armenian community representatives. Member of the British House of Lords Baroness Caroline Cox led a delegation on its visit to Artsakh.

The Independent of London published a letter of Dr. Adrian C. Pont about continued Azerbaijani shelling of Armenian borders.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

The airport of Stepanakert will begin operations this summer reported NKR's Civil Aviation Department. IT service provider Synergy International Systems and the NKR Ministry of Economic Development agreed on cooperation and the company's activity in Artsakh.

SOCIETY

A group of American doctors visited Artsakh to perform more than one hundred free surgeries in Stepanakert and Shushi.

Construction of rural community centers will be part of Armenian Fund's fundraising program for 2012.

About the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh

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unleashed by Azerbaijan. The Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh has emerged as a democratic, rule-of-law state with capable armed forces, a growing market economy, and an independent foreign policy.

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ARTSAKH NEWSLETTER

July 1-15, 2012

Artsakh Newsletter summarizes key developments in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh and is prepared by the NKR Office in the United States.

SECURITY & POLITICS

In another cease-fire violation by Azerbaijan, contract serviceman Levon Tamrazyan, 39, was killed by a sniper on ArmeniaB"F>™s northeastern border on July 7. Armenian forces undertook retaliatory measures.

Artsakh Defense Army continues its mission of providing security, said army commander Lieutenant- General Movses Hakobyan during a meeting with journalists near the Line of Contact in ArtsakhB"E>™S Mardakert district. Hakobyan noted his forces were ready to again defeat their Azerbaijani counterparts in case of a renewed aggression.

Visiting Armenia, president of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy urged the parties to the Karabakh conflict to respect the cease-fire and refrain from use of force or threat of force.

During his regional visit, the OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier called for removal of snipers from the Line of Contact to reduce the number of casualties from both sides. Armenia and NKR have repeatedly stated their readiness to pull back snipers, but Azerbaijan continues to refuse to do so.

NKR President Bako Sahakyan urged the Karabakh conflict mediators to bring Azerbaijan onto a constructive path and restore full-fledged format of peace negotiations during his meeting with OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs who arrived in Stepanakert from Baku after crossing the Line of Contact between Artsakh and Azerbaijan. In Yerevan and Baku the mediators met presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan and concluded their visit by issuing a statement that reiterated that B"Bn_the sides' political will to achieve peace is best demonstrated by refraining from maximalist positions, respecting the 1994 ceasefire agreement, and abstaining from hostile public rhetoric.BT_K

The mediators noted that Azerbaijani officialsBT.™ threats against civilian aircraft flying to and from Artsakh were not acceptable, saying they BT.hbreceived renewed assurances from the sides that they will reject any threat or use of force against civil aircraft, pursue the matter through diplomatic steps, and refrain from politicizing the issue.BTDK

NKR Central Election Commission approved the voting ballot for the upcoming presidential elections. Three candidatesBT.™ names are listed alphabetically on the ballot: Vitaly Balasanyan, Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Soghomonyan. Earlier, the fourth candidate Valeriy Khachatryan withdrew his name from the candidatesBT.™ list.

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NKR presidential candidates continue campaigning through the daily meetings with Artsakh voters. Presidential election will take place on July 19 and will be monitored by international observers.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

The government continues to explore opportunities to grow ArtsakhB"F>™s agriculture. In one development, production of vegetable oil based on Germany technology has been recently launched in Taghavard village of Martuni district. Cooperation in the sphere of agriculture was discussed during a visit to NKR by ArmeniaBT.™s Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan.

Cooperation in the banking sphere was discussed during a visit to Artsakh by the Chair of ArmeniaBT.™s Central Bank Arthur Javadyan.

SOCIETY

NKR Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs organized a summer camp near villages of MetsTaghlarand Tumi of Hadrut district as part of the B"E>H.Family Camp 2Q12BT.K program aimed at strengthening family values and promotion of healthy lifestyle.

About the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh

The Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, was established in 1991 basing on a declaration ofthe local legislature, and results ofa subsequent nation-wide referendum. The people of Artsakh defended their choice in a war unleashed by Azerbaijan. The Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh has emerged as a democratic, rule-of-law state with capable armed forces, a growing market economy, and an independent foreign policy.

We would like to hear from you. Please send your comments to Press Service at: [email protected] Please visit our YouTube Channel: http://www.voutube.com/user/ArtsakhOnline *** This material is distributed by the Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the United States on behalf of the government ofthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh. The NKR Office is registered with the U.S. government under the Foreign Agent Registration Act. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

The Office ofthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the United States is based in Washington, DC and works with the U.S. government, academia and the public representing the official policies and interests of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh. The NKR Office is registered with the U.S. Government under the Foreign Agent Registration Act. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

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ARTSAKH NEWSLETTER

July 15-August 15, 2012

Artsakh Newsletter summarizes key developments in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh and is prepared by the NKR Office in the United States.

SECURITY & POLITICS

Artsakh offered to support to compatriots from war-torn Syria. During a visit to a summer camp in Artsakh that includes Syrian Armenian children, Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan said that NKR was ready to help with accommodation and free education.

In July 19 elections, the incumbent president ofthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh Bako Sahakyan was re-elected to a second term collecting more than 66 percent ofthe vote. His main opponent Vitaliy Balasanyan polled more than 32 percent and Arkady Soghomonyan less than one percent. Following the vote, President Sahakyan addressed the nation emphasizing that the people of Artsakh "once again confirmed their adherence to international norms and standards, their irreversible determination to build a free, independent and fair state."

More than eighty international observers from two dozen countries, including Armenia, Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, the United States of America and Uruguay monitored the elections in Artsakh widely covered by local and world media. According to judgments ofthe observers, the election was free and fair, and reflected the democratic will of the people of Artsakh.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan addressed a congratulatory message to Artsakh President Sahakyan on his reelection.

Members ofthe U.S. Congress congratulated the citizens and government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic for the democratic conduct of Artsakh's presidential elections.

In their statement on the election, the Minsk Group Co-Chairs from France, Russia and the United States acknowledged the need for Artsakh authorities to "try to organize democratically the public life of their population" with election. ~

The House of Representatives of the State of Massachusetts adopted a resolution that urges "the President and Congress of the USA to support the self-determination and democratic independence of Nagorno-Karabakh". The document condemns the killings of Armenians in Sumgait, Kirovabad and Baku and acts of violent repression by Azerbaijan against the peaceful campaign for self-determination in Artsakh and underscores that the "Nagorno-Karabakh's security continues to be threatened by Azerbaijan's hostile acts".

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Azerbaijani diplomatic missions continue spreading disinformation about Artsakh in an attempt to mislead the international community, the NKR Foreign Ministry noted in a recent statement.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

California-based Scholars for Scientific, Educational and Cultural Development Inc. (SSECD) initiated iArtsakh project that aims to advance IT sector in NKR. On August 16 the group held an inaugural fundraising for iArtsakh project implementation. NKR government supports and welcomes the iArtsakh initiation of the SSECD.

Local administration of Armenia's Lori province and Artsakh's Martakert district continues strengthening their economic ties. Governor of Lori region with his delegation arrived in Artsakh to discuss issues of mutual interest.

SOCIETY

Professor Roberto Giovanelli, who directs an art academy in Florence, Italy, in cooperation with the NKR Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs organized an art exhibition in Volterra, Italy, dedicated to Armenia and Artsakh.

About the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh

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ARTSAKH NEWSLETTER

September 1-15, 2012

Artsakh Newsletter summarizes key developments in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh and is prepared by the NKR Office in the United States.

SECURITY & POLITICS

A number of states and international organizations, including Minsk Group Co-Chair countries (USA, France, Russia) and the Minsk Group itself, as well as the jJN, NATO and Council of Europe condemned Azerbaijani regime's pardon and glorification ofthe Azerbaijani ax murderer Ramil Safarov who was serving a life sentence in Hungary before being extradited to Azerbaijan.

European Parliament adopted a resolution on the case that "deplores the decision by the President of Azerbaijan to pardon Ramil Safarov" which "runs contrary to the spirit of that international agreement, which was negotiated to allow the transfer of a person."

Bako Sahakyan has been sworn in as president of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh in an inaugural ceremony in Stepanakert. Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan and other officials participated in the ceremony. In his inauguration speech, Sahakyan underscored that any attack on independence and freedom of Artsakh will receive adequate response.

Ara Harutyunyan was reappointed as prime minister. Following the presidential election and in accordance with Articles 106 and 107 of NKR Constitution, the government announced its resignation.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Stable economic growth in the last five years derived primarily from industrial, agricultural and construction sectors of Artsakh economy, NKR's prime minister Ara Harutyunyan said in a press conference.

President Sahakyan emphasized the important role of the French Pernod Ricard-owned Yerevan Brandy Company in agricultural sector of the NKR.

Representatives of the Swedish company "DeLaval" have visited Artsakh to discuss cooperation in agriculture.

SOCIETY

Astronauts from the United States and Switzerland were among participants of an international conference "Man and Space" in Stepanakert dedicated to the late astronaut and the first man on the moon Neil Armstrong.

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Stepanakert hosted an open-air rock concert with participation of British rock musician Glenn Hughes. The former Deep Purple and Black Sabbath guitarist joined American keyboardist Derek Sherinian as special guests at the concert of an Armenian rock band Dorians.

Presidents of Armenia and Artsakh participated in the re-opening of the Khachatur Abovian school in Shushi.

i - HISTORICAL REFERENCE.

This September 2 the people ofthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh celebrate the 21st anniversary of the republic's independence. On this day in 1991, in an effort to put an end to decades of discrimination and oppression within Soviet Azerbaijan and re-dress Joseph Stalin's arbitrary decision in 1921, the local representative bodies, reflecting the will of their electorate, adopted the Declaration of Independence that proclaimed the establishment of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. Azerbaijan responded with political blackmail, economic blockade and full-scale military aggression. Through determination and sacrifice, the people of Artsakh prevailed in defending their right to live in freedom under the government of their own choosing. Armenian President Serzh Sargsian congratulated people of Artsakh on this occasion, while Armenian parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan led a delegation to the festive events in Stepanakert.

About the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh

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ARTSAKH NEWSLETTER

September 15-30, 2012

Artsakh Newsletter summarizes key developments in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh and is prepared by the NKR Office in the United States.

SECURITY & POLITICS

Artsakh has sent the first batch of humanitarian assistanceto Syrian Armenians. Sunflower oil, flour, canned fruits, pasta products, all made in Artsakh, have been sent under "Help Your Brothers and Sisters" initiative.

At the end of September Azerbaijani forces continued to violate the cease-fire regime, claiming the life of 19-year-old private Vaghinak Baghdasaryan on September 23. Artsakh forces undertook retaliatory measures. Baghdasaryan was posthumously awarded with a medal of "Service in Combat."

Artsakh's new Cabinet held its first meeting chaired by President Bako Sahakyan, and set priorities for the coming years (click for video). Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan has been reappointed but he will have a new Deputy, Arthur Aghabekyan. Aghabekyan was war-time commander of Hadrut district's self- defense; later he served as Armenia's deputy defense minister and as a member of Armenia's parliament for the Armenian Revolutionary Federation.

Karen Mirzoyan has been appointed the new Minister of Foreign Affairs. Mirzoyan previously served in Armenia's foreign ministry, including as representative to the Black Sea Economic Cooperation organization offices in Istanbul and earlier as Artsakh's representative in Yerevan.

NKR President and delegation were in Yerevan for Armenia's Independence Day. "September 21 is a holiday for all Armenians in Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora; a day that unites us around a common idea", President Sahakyan said in a statement.

Dr. Norbert Lammert, President of the German Bundestag, joined the international community in condemning Azeri president's pardon for the convicted ax killer.

OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs met separately with foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in New York.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Agriculture and education were the main realms discussed during Artsakh leadership's visit to the Kashatagh region.

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Armenia and Artsakh have successfully participated in the "Top Resa - 2012" annual International Travel Market in Paris. Despite Azerbaijani nterference, Armenian and Artsakh booths provided useful information on our culture, heritage and history.

SOCIETY

Shushi hosted an international conference "Shushi -the Hearth of Armenian Culture", dedicated to the 500th anniversary of Armenian printing.

An Armenian rock group Dorians joined by Glenn Hughes of the Deep Purple and Black Sabbath fame played a concert in Stepanakert as part of Independence Day celebration. (Click for video)

A few words about Artsakh

The Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh has emerged as a democratic, rule-of-law state with capable armed forces, a growing market economy, and an independent foreign policy.

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ARTSAKH NEWSLETTER

October 1-15, 2012

Artsakh Newsletter summarizes key developments in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh and is prepared by the NKR Office in the United States.

SECURITY & POLITICS

Members ofthe U.S. Congress Howard Berman (D-CA) and Brad Sherman (D-CA) reiterated their support for Artsakh's independence and also argued for US assistance to Syrian Armenians.

US Ambassador in Azerbaijan Richard Momingstar told an Azerbaijani news agency that a peaceful resolution ofthe Karabakh conflict remained priority for the United States.

Switzerland-Artsakh cooperation was discussed during President Bako Sahakyan's meeting with Swiss parliamentarians in Stepanakert (click for video). Swiss deputies also met with NKR Parliament Speaker Ghulian.

NKR Foreign Ministry circulated a letter among the UN General Assembly and Security Council, in response to Azerbaijan's recent criticism of NKR's presidential elections.

i Felix Khachatryan has been appointed NKR Deputy Foreign Minister. Prior to appointment, Khachatryan was taking various positions in the Artsakh MFA; most recently he ran Mnistry's Department on Analysis and Programming.

Future Armenian diplomats, students of the Armenian Diplomatic Academy arrived in Stepanakert, and met with the Artsakh President and Foreign Minister (click for video).

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Artsakh Parliament approved Government's program for 2012-2017.

President Sahakyan and Chairman of the Armenian Central Bank Arthur Javadyan discussed further cooperation in banking and other financial systems. President stressed the positive role Armenian banks were playing in Artsakh's comprehensive development (click for video).

Leading IT technology representatives visited Artsakh to discuss future perspectives of the IT development in Artsakh.

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund in cooperation with NKR government continues reconstruction of water supply system for Karvatjar's households, Shahumian region.

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A new veterinary lab in Stepanakert is expected to promote agricultural development, while ensuring food security (click for video).

"Shushva" (www.shushva.com) company has organized a wine tasting event to promote wines made in Artsakh (click for video).

SOCIETY

A large group of Armenian benefactors and activists - members of the Armenian General Benevolent Union - visited Artsakh. Artsakh's President received the group led by AGBU President Berge Setrakian (click for video).

President Sahakyan received a delegation of the Armenian Relief Society to discuss the existing and new programs in Artsakh. Organization's chairwoman Vicky Marashlyan reiterated commitment to expand activities in NKR.

A group of youth from Armenia and Diaspora visited Artsakh under the "Birthright Armenia" project (click for video).

Delegation ofthe Union of Armenians in Russia led by Ara Abrahamyan also visited Artsakh, and discussed further strengthening of Artsakh - Diaspora ties with the republic's leadership.

Artsakh's head of state addressed participants of the sixth pan-Armenian forum of journalists "Towards the 100th Commemoration ofthe Armenian Genocide".

Ah Italy-based foundation "Anastasis" will cooperate with the Artsakh government over restoration of the Davidank Monastery in northern Artsakh.

Festival of Contemporary Art "Shushi Art Project" kicked off in the historical city. "Installation" and "performance" would the genres for the week 1, says Gary Vorperian, head of the "Shushi Art Project" (click for video).

Students ofthe Gyurjyan Institute of Applied Arts organized an exhibition in Artsakh (click for video). A new hospital has opened in Ashan, Artsakh's Martuni region, and will provide improved medical services to neighboring villages as well (click for video).

A few words about Artsakh

The Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh has emerged as a democratic, rule-of-law state with capable armed forces, a growing market economy, and an independent foreign policy.

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ARTSAKH NEWSLETTER

October 15-31, 2012

Artsakh Newsletter summarizes key developments in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh and is prepared by the NKR Office in the United States.

SECURITY & POLITICS

The Legislative Council of the New South Wales of Australia passed a resolution calling upon the Australian "Government to officially recognize the independence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and strengthen Australia's relationship with the Nagorno-Karabakh and its citizens". NKR President's administration and Parliament welcomed the resolution, calling it a significant step towards global recognition of Artsakh's freedom.

The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs had a joint meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Paris. "Reducing tensions among the parties" and some "ideas on working proposals to advance the peace process" were discussed.

Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative ofthe OSCE Chairman-in-Office to discuss situation along the line of contact between Artsakh and Azerbaijani armed forces.

"Artsakh's Army has upgraded military arsenal that significantly increased republic's defense capabilities", NKR Minister of Defense said in a press-briefing (click for video).

While in Yerevan, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Eric S. Rubin called continuation of talks on Karabakh settlement "highly important."

"Time to refocus on Artsakh", Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said in an article. A long-time supporter of freedom and justice for Artsakh, Rep. Schiff expressed hope that the United States would send a strong signal to Azerbaijan to take a constructive stance in talks.

Czech Senate's Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense and Security passed a resolution condemning Azerbaijan's pardoning convicted murderer Ramil Safarov.

Artsakh President received Swiss parliamentarians to discuss political and economic cooperation between the countries.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Artsakh president Bako Sahakyan discussed the establishment of a new IT center during a meeting with American-Armenian philanthropists Sam and Silva Simonian. Meantime, an IT company "Synergy International Systems" opened a branch in Stepanakert.

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Artsakh's Tourism Department launched a new South Touristic Corridor project, aimed at improving region's tourism infrastructure, including access to historical monuments.

SOCIETY

'Hayastan' All-Armenian Fund announced a decision to "include assistance to Syrian Armenians as a part of its fundraising efforts for the year 2012". The Fund will contribute 10% of all donations from Armenia and Artsakh during the 2012 Telethon, and Phone-a-thon by Fonds Armenien de France to the humanitarian needs of Syrian Armenians. The Fund's International Thanksgiving Day Telethon will air on November 22 live for 12 hours, 8:00am- 8:00pm PST. (click for more info)

President Sahakyan received delegation ofthe Armenian Missionary Association in America to discuss agricultural and educational programs in Artsakh. (click for video)

Artsakh's population increased by 968 in 2012. Birth rate in January - September 2012, was twice as high as death rate; number of marriages increased by 128 in comparison with the same period in 2011, while cases of divorces decreased by 13 (click for video).

NKR Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs moved to a new building in Shushi. Artsakh's leadership will continue increasing administrative presence in the town (click for photos and video).

Playing at home, the Artsakh football team beat Abkhazia 3-0 (click for video).

A few words about Artsakh

The Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh has emerged as a democratic, rule-of-law state with capable armed forces, a growing market economy, and an independent foreign policy.

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ARTSAKH NEWSLETTER

November 1-15, 2012

Artsakh Newsletter summarizes key developments in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh and is prepared by the NKR Office in the United States.

SECURITY & POLITICS

President of the House of Representatives of Uruguay Jorge Orrico visited NKR and met Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and other officials to discuss development of relations between Uruguay and NKR. Earlier in Yerevan, Jorge Orrico condemned Azerbaijan's recent pardoning and promotion of a convicted axe murderer, stressing the importance of protection of human rights on the international arena. He also noted that Uruguay was the first country in the world to recognize the Armenian Genocide.

During his visit to Artsakh, President of the House of Representatives of Uruguay Jorge Orrico spoke at the NKR parliament. He stressed the importance of peaceful resolution of the conflict and respect freedom and basic human rights. Artsakh Speaker of the Parliament Ashot Ghoulian welcomed the visit of Uruguay delegation to Artsakh and stressed the importance of this visit for Artsakh. Later, the Uruguay delegation visited Shushi and Gandzasar as well as met Armenian refugees from Azerbaijan.

"Rehabilitation of the Stepanakert airport is the sovereign right of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and pursues solely civilian and humanitarian objectives, including the realization of such a basic human right as the freedom of movement", the NKR Foreign Ministry said in a letter circulated at the UN General Assembly and Security Council in a response to Azerbaijan's efforts to thwart the airport's opening.

Azerbaijan officially continues encouraging hatred against Armenians, stressed Armenia's Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Garen Nazarian in his address during a UN session on elimination of racism, racial discrimination and intolerance.

Armenia will continue pushing for a negotiated settlement to the Karabakh conflict, but the country will not stand aside in case of new aggression against NKR from Azerbaijan, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan stated in his interview with the Wall Street Journal. Sargsyan stressed that "...Azerbaijan is waiting for an occasion to start a conflict" and warned that that "would harm the people of Nagorno- Karabakh and Armenia but that most harm would come to the people of Azerbaijan."

The recent meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs was an attempt to bring Azerbaijan to constructive dialogue, said Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan.

Azerbaijan did not allow U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar to visit the site in Julfa, Nakhijevan, where a medieval Armenian cemetery with thousands of cross-stone monuments (khachkars) was destroyed by the Azerbaijani authorities in 2005 (see the video). The Armenian

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National Committee of America called on the U.S. Ambassador to visit the area and to secure public access to the site. See full documentary on the subject.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Growth in the construction sector continues in Artsakh, with $65 million invested in the first nine months of this year. See video.

Base Metals Company is preparing to put into operation a new ore deposit in the area of Tsakhkashen in Martakert region, NKR within two years.

SOCIETY

'Hayastan' All-Armenian Fund's 15th international telethon will take place on November 22 live between 8:00am-8:00pm PST. (click for more info). This year's contributions will assist in the rural development in Armenia and Artsakh and the urgent humanitarian needs of Syrian Armenians.

President Sahakyan stressed the importance of rural development projects for Artsakh, in his speech , during the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund's annual fundraising dinner in Moscow that secured pledges of more than $12 million. NKR President called upon Armenians to participate actively in the upcoming telethon.

Shoushi played host for a joint meeting of NKR and Armenian parliaments' standing committees on Science, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Affairs.

A few words about Artsakh * The Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, was established in 1991 basing on a declaration of the local legislature, and results ofa subsequent nation-wide referendum. The people of Artsakh defended their choice in a war unleashed by Azerbaijan.

The Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh has emerged as a democratic, rule-of-law state with capable armed forces, a growing market economy, and an independent foreign policy.

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^ MMHMCTPM^ FOREIGN MINISTER OF THE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC

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fhet Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton U.S. Department of State 2201 CSt NWiJth Floor Washington, pC2p52t)f

Dear Secretary Clinton:

Oh behalf of the people aihd authorities ofthe Na|brnp; Karabakh "Republic; Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate you and the American people in; connection: yyith the United States' Independence pay.

On July 4, 236 years ago, the American pedpleUhas reached their"long-cherished goal of freedom, ari(i became masters of own destiny. Your struggle !fpr self-determination has motivated; other freedom-loving nations ttirpughGuttiSe'glpbe, includingtfie Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression and discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the O.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and; workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan. Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the United States in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Vasily Atajanyan

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Su> S3 w. MMHMCTP MHOGTWU*^ - KAPAE^r^ PECiTy&r\MKH FOREIGN MINISTER OFTHE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC

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Dr. Philip U. Gordon UvSUDepartment of State 2201C Street, N-W: Washington, DC 20520

Dear Dr. Gordon:

Qh; behalf of the people an^rauthorities of the; Nagorno Karabakh; Republic, Artsakh, I arri writing to eongrgtulate you and the American peopte in connection with the United States' Independence Day.

On July 4, 236 years agO, the American; people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has: motivated other freedom-loving nations'throughout the globe, inelkdingthe Nagorno Karabakh , Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression; and discrimination Of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability inthe South Caucasus. The IMKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive; jnvolyenrient for finding a positive and workable solution to the^ existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan, Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to ypu and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our livesJafter a devastating aggression by'Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the United States in promoting our shared vision ofa democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Vasily Atajanyan

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MHHHCTPMHQeTPAHHblXAEAHATOPHO -KAPAEAXCKOI. PEGnYBAJiKM FOREIGN MINISTER OFTHE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC

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Ambassador Robert Bradtke U% Department of State 2201C Street^ N.W. Washini^oii;p? 20520

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On behalf of the; people and authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate you arid the American people in Connection withi the United0 States' independehce!Da^.

On July 4, 23$ year? ;agp, the: American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has motivated other freeddm^lbvihgnationsthroughout thejlbbe,, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; (NKR), to raise: their voice against suppression arid discrimination of the universal rightsiand liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration'towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus, the NKR authorities are determined to continue a;constructive involvement for finding a-'positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring, Azerbaijan. Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the United States in promoting pur shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and .wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Vasily Atajanyan

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MHHUCTP MHOCTPAHHbD. AEA HAFOPHO - KAPABA*qKOa PECI#BAVlK>1 FOREIGN MINISTER OF THE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC

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Mr.EricRubm U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, N;W. Washington, be 20520

Dear Mr, Rubin:

On behalf S>f the people and authprjtijes of the Nagorno karabakh Republic, Artsakh; I am writing to: a>ngratulate you and the American people in connection with the• United States' independence Day:

Ori July 4, ;236; years ago, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal Of freedorri, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determiriatibn -fias motivated otherfreedOrii-IOvirigriatibristhrougfibutthe globe, including the Nagbrno; Karabakh Republic (NKR), tb raise their voice against suppression and discrimination of the universal rights;and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a; final peace arid strehj^heriirig stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan. Also, the people of Artsakh are gratefulto you and the entire American nation for the continueid humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional;challenges, our republic remains committed to continue, developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions arid a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to: continue cooperation with the United States in promoting our shared vision of a democratic; secure and predictable South Caucasus,

Once again, l.would like to congratulate your country with the holiday; and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Vasily Atajanyan

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TheHpnoraWe Leon E. Panetta • Secretary of Defense; U.S. Department of Defense 1400 Defense Pentagon ^sttiiigton, DC 20301

Dear Mr. Panetta:

0n behalf of trie people and authorities of the Nagorno KaiaJDakh Republic* Artsakhv I am writing to congratulate you and the American people in connection with the United States' independence Day.

On July 4, 236 years ago, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, including the Nagomo Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression and discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Adranistration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable; solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan. Also, the: people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by"Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and. democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the United States in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, "I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity. .

SincerelyJ, ., f

Movses Hakobyan Minister of Defense, NKR

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Dear Dr.$hdh:

On behalf of me people and authorities ;of 1b© •Ndgorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, i am writing to congratulate you arid the; American^ people in connection with the United States ^independence Day,

On July 4, 236 years ago, the American people has reached their long- cherished; goat Of freedom, and became; masfers; of own destiny. Your struggle for selfcdetefrhinatiOn: has motivated Other freedOm-IOving nations throughout the globe, including -the Nagdrnp Karabakh Republic (NKrfJ, to raise their voice against suppression and discrimination of theiUhiversal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of fhe-4JvS. Administration towards reaching d final peace and strengthening stability in; the South Caucasus, The NKR authorities are determined, to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution; to the existing problems with the neighboring .Azerbaijan. Also, the; people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating; aggression by Azerbaijan..

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a; free and democratic country; With well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the United States in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, andwish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, I T Spar k Teyosyan Vice Prime Minister

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Members of the US Congress Who Received -Congratulatory Letters From the NKR NA\Cbairman A.Ghoulian

The Honorable Mitch McConnell The Honorable Stephen Lynch The Honorable Harry Reid The Honorable Jim McGovern The Honorable Jack Reed The'HpnorabJe Grace Napolitano The Honorable Barbara Boxer the Honorable (3ary Peters The Honorable Dianne Feinstein The Honorable Charles Range I The Honorable Richard J Durbin Thef Honorable StevenRothman The Honorable John F. Kerry The;Honprab!e Lpretja Sanchez The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy they Honorable; John Sbr banes The Honorable Carl Levin the Honorably JackiieSpeier The Honorable Robert Menendez; the Honorable Henry yVaxmari The Honorable Charles E. Schumfer The Honorable Ed;Rpyce The Honorable Mark Kirk theHoriprabte iEricCantpr The Honorable Richard G. Lugar The H&rable Granger The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable David Dreier The Honorable Steny Hoyer The Honorable Frank Pallone The Honorable Lloyd Doggett The Honorable Deviri Niiries The Honorable Barney Frank TheHonorable Maurice Hirichey The Honorable Adam Schiff The Honorable Johri'Boehner The Honorable JamesClyburn The Honorable Joseph Crowley The Honorable Thaddeus McCptter the Honorable Brad Sherman The Honorable Gary Ackerman The Honorable Shelley Berkley The Honorable Howard Berman The Honorable Bruce Braley The Honorable David Cicilline The Honorable Jim Costa" The Honorable Eliot Engel The Honorable Anna Eshoo The Honorable Chaka Fattah The Honorable Elton Gallegly The Honorable Rush Holt The Honorable Jim Langevin The Honorable Daniel Lipinski

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

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July 3, 2012

The Honorable David Dreier United States House of Representatives 233 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Dreier

On behalf of the people and government of: the ;Nagdrno Karabakh Republic,, Artsakh^ I am writing to congratulate; you and the American people in connection ;With the: United States' Indeperidence^ay;;

On J_tly:4>;23eyearsagf_-the Anienem people has reached uheirlong-c and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self^detenrn'natioh ;has motivated other freedorri-loVing nations throughout the globe, Including the Nagorno Karafcakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression and discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly ^preciate the tireless efforts ofthe U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and^strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and! workable solution to the existing problems withthe neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.:

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a. vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared . vision ofa democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday,; and wish the American nation peaceiahd prosperity.

Sincerely,,

Asho^C-HULIAJNT

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO - KARABAKH

2, February 20 St., Stepanakert, NKR Tel. / Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: [email protected]

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July 3, 2012

Thfe Hpnorat>J| Hlpyd[ Dpggett , EhiterJ States Hoiise of Representatives 201 Cannon House Office Buildimg Washington, i>C 20515

DearRepresentative Doggett

On behalf of the people and government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I arn writing to congratulate you and the American people jii connection with the United States' Independence Day.

OnJuly 4, 236 years ago, the American people has reached their tong^chenshed goal of freedom, - and: became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for Self-determination has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic ^KR), to raise their voice against suppression and discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards; reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement; for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the;neighboring Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges,- our republic remains committed to continue.developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish'the American nation peace and prosperity. .

Sincerely u. e^yJcM !,L_- AshotGHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF TlstE REM

2, February 20 St., Stepanakert, NK.R ," Tel./Fax: (+374) 9432?1 E-mai): [email protected]

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The Honorable Joseph Crowley United States House of Representa-ives 2404 RHOB Washingtori, DC 20515

Dear Representative Crowley

On behalf of the people and government; of the; Nagorno; Karabalth Republic, Artsakh, I am writing; to congratulate you and the; American people in connection with the United States5 Independence Day.

On July 4,236 years ago,, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self^deterrnihatipn has; motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice;against suppression and discriminatiohoflthe umversatrights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The MKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan,

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to: rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges,.our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well^functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity. ..

Sincerely, r-

Ashot GHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO ;~MRABAKH

2, February 20 St., Stepanakert, NKR Tet./Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: par)iament@ktsuiinet

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The Honorable Jim Cpsta United States House of^l_#pjresentatives 13141,HGi • ' Washington, PiiQSS;

Dear Representative Costa

On behalf of the people; and; government of fhe Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate ypu ajrid the American- people ifi Connection with the United States' Independence; Day;

On July 4, 23f5 years ago, the American peppie hafereached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. ¥our struggle :fbr self-determination has rnotivated other freedomrloving nations thrpughout the globe, Including the Na|orrio Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice againstsuppressionanddiscrimination of the; universal rights and liberties;

We highly appreciate the; tireless efforts df the U.S^ Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the SouthCaucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive arid workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the peopleof Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan. .

Despite the regional;challenges, piir republic remains committed to continue developing as afree and democratic country, with vvell-ftinctioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. W7e are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting pur shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, if D r r/ AshofWuLlAIM

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CHAIRMAN^OF THE,:NAT;IONAL AS§E)MBLY 'OF' THE:;REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

2,February 20 st,;Stepan^ert,>rkR; Tel. /Fax: C*374) 543221 E-mail: [email protected]

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July•% 2012

The Honorable James Clyburn United States House of Representatives 2135 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515

PeajvRepr^sentatiye Clyburriu

On hehaif of the people and' goyem^ent of the ISagorno; KaraBakh Republic, Artsakh, I am writing to .cohgratulate; you and the American people, in connection with the United States' independeheeDay.

On; July 4, 236 yearsago, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom,, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle >fbr self-determination has motivated other freedom-lpving nations throughout the globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raiise their voice against suppression and discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts; of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace:andjstrengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a epnstriictive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate1 your country with the holiday, and wish the -American natipri; peace and prosperity. Sincerelya. ,

Ashot

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAOORNQ ^K^ABAKH

2, February 20St., Stepanakert,NKR Teh/Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail:[email protected]]

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The Honorable David Cicilline United States House of Representatives 128CHOB Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Cicilline

On behalf of the people and government of the Nagorno Karabakh. {^public, Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate you and the American people in connection with the United States' Independence Day.

;On July 4* 236 years ago, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom,: and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has motivated -other' freeddm-loyirtgnatipns;throughputthe globe, including the NagornoKarabakh Republic (NK-R^ to raise theirvoieeagaihst suppression and discrimination of theuni versa! rights;vand liberties.

We highlyappreciate the tireless efforts ofthe U.S. Administratipn towards breaching a final peaceand strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to coiitiniie a; Cpristructive involvement for finding a positive and workable; solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people,of Artsakh are grateful to you and the; entire American nation for; the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free arid democratic country, with well-furictiorung state institutions arid a vibrant civil society; We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting bur shared •vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ashot GHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO -KARABAKH

_vfebru^;,?0st,,Stepanake^ tel./Fax:.?(*374), 943221 -fe-mail:paf|iarnerit(gktsurf;riet

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The llpnprabie Eric Cantor tlhited States House 61*TCepreseritatiyes Majoriity leader idlCHOB Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representatives Cantor

Onj behalf of the people; and government of the Nagprrio Karabalch Republic, Artsakhj fl am writing to congratulate you and the American people in connection with the United States' Independence Day:

On July 4, 236 years ago, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal ot" and became masters of own destiny, Your struggle for self-determination has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression and discrimination of the uriiversal-rights arid liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S, Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan,

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful ;to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild Our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision ofa democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus,

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and Wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, ir £ AshptGHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THFJ NATIONAL- ASSEMBLY :OF THE: REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO - K_ARABAKH

2,^bru_ry^ 20st,,^tepanafcert,WKjR; Tel,/KK: (+374^943221 E-mail: p^HMent@ktsui^nit;

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July 3, 2QI2

The Honorable Richard J Dtrrhin United States Senate • ;SH-71;1

Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Durbih

On behalf pf the pe Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate you and the Arneruian people in. connection with the United States-' IndeperidehceDay. On July 4, 23 6 years ago, the American people hassreached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and heeame masters of own destiny, Your struggle |or self-determination has motivated other freedoin-loving nations throughout the globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their vpipe against suppression and discrimination of"the;universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate me tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive: invplvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains, committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation; with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure arid predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity. '

Sincerely,

AshotWULIAN

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CHA-R^AN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

2, February _d;st:,!Stfip_ri_ke^HKR :T_l/Fax: ;(±374) 943221 E-rnai^pailtoen^^

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July 3,2012

The HOhor^blie Eliot Engiel tlhited States House of Representatives 21MRHOB :m_hitfgtonVD<3:l!l)^5;

Dear Represehtative^Ehgel

On behalf pf'the people; and government;of-the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. Artsakh, I am writing; to eongraM^ people in connection "with the United States' Independence Day.

On July.4* 23:6 years ago, the A^rrierican people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and hecarrie masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determiriatioh -has motivated, other fp-edom-lovipg; nations throughout the globe,; including the Nagorno Karabakh ^Republic (NKR), to raise their voice agairist supprgssipn and discrimination of the universal rights and liberties:

We highly appreciate; the'tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching; a filial peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement fprfihding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighborihgAzerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the. continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regioriai;Challenges,,our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting pur shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,..

AshotCHULlAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

2, February 20 st.', Stepanakert, NKR Tel. /Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: parliament@kts_rf,net

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The Honorable Anna Eshoo United States House of Representatives 205 CHOB Washington, DC 20515

Deajf'Representative-Eshoo

On behalf of the people and government of the; Nagorno Karabakh ^Republic, Artsakh, f am; writing to congratulate you and the American people in< connection with the United States? Independence Day.

OriJuly 4, 236(pars,ago, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedpril,: and: beeame;masters of own destiny. Your struggle: for: self-determination has motivated; other freeddrri-lpyjri^ including the Nagornp Karabakh Republic (NKR);, to raise their voice against/suppression and discrimination ofthe universafrights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the UTS. Administration towards; reaching, a final peace arid strengthening sta^^ The NKR authorities are determined to continue a:cbnstrucfive involvement for finding a positive arid workable solution to the existing problems: VVSth theheighbQring Azerbaijan.

Also, the peOple; of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American Ration .-for the -continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society, We are: Jlodking forward to continue cooperation with the; US Congress in promoting our shared visionofa democratic, secure arid predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity. Sincerelyu , Ashot .&SULTAN'

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CHAIRMAN: OF/:THli MTIO.NAL ,ASSfcMBtV'-:0JF; THE.'REPUBLIC OF 'NAOOR^O-::_CARABAKH-

%Vebrmty 2Q:st., StepanakertrfNKR- Tel./Fax:;#374) 943221 B-mail: par([email protected]

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July 3y 2012

The Honorable Chaka Fattah United States House of Representatives :230:1-;RHQB Washingtonj DC 21)515

Dear^Represehtatiye Fattah

On behalf of the; people: arid, government of the Nagorno K^abakh Jfepurjlie, Artsakh, I; am writirig to cbngratuiate you and the American people in ;eprinectipn with .the-United States'^ IndependenceDay;

On July 4,23 6 years ago, the Ameriean people hasreachedJtheir'Iong^cherished^goal of freedom,, and became: rriasters of Own destiny. Your strnggle^forself-deterniiriation has rriotivated; Other :freedom4ovirig nations throughput the globe, including the'Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their ypice;agairist suppression and discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards .reaching; a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus; The NKR authorities; are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and woritable-soMionitp^the existing problems with;the neighboring: Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you arid the. entire, American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our jives; after a devastatirig aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains corrirnitted to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in prornoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, 1 would like to Congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace arid prosperity.

Sincerely, tfv. AshotGHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO -KARABAKH

^.February 20 St., Stepanakert, NKR Tei./ Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: parliMent@ktsur_net:

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The Honorable Dianne Peinsteirt -ynited;vStatjes:;Senate ;331#artiSenate-pf_iee:Bm!di.i_| Washington, DC2Q510

Dear Senator Feinstein;

On behalf of the people and government of the jNagOrno K^#akh Republic, Artsakh, 1 am writing, to edrtgratulate you arid the AmenMn people in connection with the United States' Independence Day.

On July 4,236 years;ago, the American people hasreached their Jong-cherished goal of freedom, arid became masters; of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the :globe, inclijydihg/te to raise their voice against suppression and discrirairiatibri of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts; of the U^S.. Adrriiriistratibn towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus,: The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement fpr finding a positive arid workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and.the entire- American nation for the; continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan. ,

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We . are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a deiriocratic, secure and predictable; South Caucasus!

Once again, I would like to cprigratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

C_v/. / j <-T«_*t?;

Ashot GHULIAN

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'CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY; OF THE ;REI*TJBLIG: OF-;'NAGORNO. KMABAKH'

2, February 20 st, Stepanakert, NKR. tel.7fa^ ;^374) 943221 E-mail: p^Uamei_@kburf:net;

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The Honorable Barney Frank United States House of Representatives 2252 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515

Deaf ;Repre_eritatiyei Sank:

On behalf of the people arid :gpvefrm|erit pf the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh,' f arri writing to congratulate; ypu, and the; Ariierican people in connection with the United States' IndeperiderieeJDay.

On July 4, 236 years;agd, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters; df own destiny. Your struggle for self-deterrriination has; motivated other feedornrloving nations; throughout-the globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppressfori^a^

We highly-'- appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S, Administration towards reaching a 'final peace arid strengthening stability in the South'Caucasus. Tlie NKR authorities are detertriiried tp continue a constructive^ involvement for finding a positive and-workable solution to the existing problems with, the;neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people pf Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued, humanitarian assistance> which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regiprial,challenges, our republic remairiscommitted to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forvvard tp pohtiriue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again,,! would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the .American nation peace and prosperity. - '

Sincerely, a. F •& Ashot ULIAN

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';Ti.h,eHpiiOirable liton <|allegiy UnitedStat^sHotise of Rep»resentatives .23.09. Riii: Washingtoh, DC 20515

DeafeRepreseritatiye Oallegjy

On behalf of the people and goyernmeni of the Nagorhp Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 ;am.> writing; to congratulate ypu arid the: Arrierican people in connection with the United States* Independence Day. ,

On July % 236 yearsagOi the American people has reached their long-cherished goal Of freedom arid becarrie masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determiriatioh has motivated other freedom-lOvingpaiions throughout the globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh: Repu6lier{NKR), tp^raise their voice against suppression and ..discrimination ofthe universal rights arid liberties.

We highly appreciate; the tireless efforts of the: U;.S. Administration: towards reaching a final peace arid ;strerigtheriiftg stability in the South Caucasus: The NKR authorities are determined tp continue a constructive.involvement for finding a positive and Workable solution to theexistirig problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the j.eople ofArtsakhare grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistaneei which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastatingaggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a. free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision bf'a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus. •

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace;and prosperity.

Sincerely,

AshotlSHULIAN

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The Horable Kay Granger United States House; of Representatives 320CHOB Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative ©ranger;

On behalf of the: people; and govemrrierit of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; Artsakh, I aril writing to congratulate you and the American people in conhection with; the United States' Indeperideriee-Day.

Onluly 4, 236;years ago, the American people has ;reached;'the'ir;{png-^ arid; became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for- selfideterminatipn has motivated other freedbm-lpying nations throughout the globe, Including the N^ to;;raise theirvoice:a;gainst suppression arid diserihtiriatibhOf thehriiversalfights arid liberties:.

We highly appreciate; the tireless efforts of the U.S. Adrniriislratipn; towards reaching a final peace and: strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to cpritiriue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan,

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you;and, the entire AmericM nation for the: continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan:

Despite the regional challenges, our. republic remains committed to-contiriue developing as a free arid democratic country, with Well-functioning state institutioris and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a .democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your county with the holiday, arid wish the American nation peace and prosperity. .

Sincerely,

tt\ F~ AshorGHULIAN

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.CHAIRMAN .OF THE; NA^ONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

2, February 20 St., Stepanakert NKR- Tel./Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: [email protected]

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The Honorable Maurice Hinchey United States House of Representatives 2431 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515

Dear Represeritative Hinchey

On behalf of the people and ;governrnenf of die ;Nagprnp Kajabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 am writing to congratulate you arid the American people hr connection with the United-'States'' independence Day.

On July 4, 23 6 years ago, the Arrieritan people hasreached their iorigLcherished^oai of freedom, and became piastersof own destiny, Your stmggie for self-detenninatipn has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe; including the; NagomoiMarabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression arid: discrimina.tion of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a ;finai peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. ^h e;NK_R authorities are deterrriine'd to coritiriue a constructive irivolverrient for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.!

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and me entire; American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild OUT lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, pur republic; remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to; continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace arid prosperity. -

Sincerely.

U. **rij<* X- Ashot GHULIAN

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GHA.RMAN IOE *H£lNATIONAL -ASSEMBLY' OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH;

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TheHoriorable Rush Holt United States House of Representative ;l|l,4,I_HOB. Wa-hihgton^l>E 20515

Dear Represeritative"Hdlt

On behalf of the; people arid gdvernmerit of the Nagprno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh^ I am writing to congratul^ tlie United State.' Independence Day.

On July 4, 236 years ago, the Arriericto people has reached their;lorig-eherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determinatipn has motivated other freedom-loving natioris;throughout the; globe, lricludin|'the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR),; to raise their voice against suppression arid discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U^S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are.determined to. continue a constructive Irivdlveriierit' -for finding-a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also,: the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the .continued: humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild'our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratiCi secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity. Sincerely, <£ /

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The Honorable Steny Hoyer United States House of Representatives 1705 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Hoyer

On jbehalf of the; people and government ".of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh; I am writing: to, edrigratulate ybu and the American people; in.; connection with the United States" Ina^peridericeiOay,

Oh;July 4, 236 years a|b, ihe;Afrierican people has reached their Ipng-cheriShedgoal of freedom,, : ;and became masters; 0$ mm destiny. Your struggle; for seif-determinatibri has motivated other freed6m4bvirig-ri^ the globe,, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (T^KR^ to raisetheif voiceaigainst suppression arid, discrimination of the universafrights and Hberties.

We highly appreciate; the; tireless efforts of the U.S. Adrninistration towards reaching ;a final peace and; strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to eoritinue-a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution ;tp;the existing problems with; the; neighboring Azerbaijan,

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, ;which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, pur republic remains committed to continue developing as affee and democratic; country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secureand predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, arid wish the American nation peace and prosperity; .

Sincerely,

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The Hbndir-ible Jiphri Fl Kerry tlnited StatesSenate WJM • . ^ashingtonv.:ier2tt5l:0:

. Dear ;Seriatorv Kerry

On; hehalf of the pebple and goyernrnerit ofthe; Nagprhb Karabakh /Republic, Artsakh, I: am writing; to congratulate you ;and the American people in cpnnectibri; with the United; States;*' Independence Day.

Oniltily 4,236 years ;agp, the American people has reached; their ibrig-cherished ;goal of freedom, arid: became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-detenriinatipffilas rhotivatediptiier freedorii^lovirigriations throughout the globe, including me Nagorno KarabakhRe^ to raise their voice agains

W;e highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. A_rtnlnistratibri towards reachirig a final peace and strerigmeritog stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities;are determined -to-' continue a constructive involvement for findirig a positive and workable.solution;'to the existing probleriis with the neighboring: Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which" has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared visionof a democratic, secure."and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, £-tf~ AshotCHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN ;OF THE ^NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF .THE !REJPPBL10; OF :NAGORNO;-;.KARABAKH

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The Honorable Mark Kirk United States Senate;' 524 Hairt Senate Office ^ Washington, DG 20511)

Dear Senator;Kirk

Ori; behalf of the people: ;arid goyerriment Of the Nagbrnp; Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 am writing to congratulate, you and the American people In connection with the United States' Independence "Day.

On; July 4, 236 years ago, the American, people has reached theirlbrig-cherishedgoal Of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for seltdeterfriiriatibn Ms motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, includingitheNagOrno Karapakh "Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression and discrirriiriatibri of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate, the tireless ,efforts; of the UiS;. Adrhinistfation towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus, The;NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for findirig; a; positiye arid workable solution to the existing problems with the;neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people Of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild; our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan..

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions arid a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperatiori with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a. democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, 1 would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation, peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

t_X - / ••l<~rysft*<-v-.

Ashot <3HTJLIAN

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.GHAIRMAN-OF IHE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF Tl_E REPllBLIC OF NAGORNO -KARABAKH

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The Honorable Jim Ijanygevlh

United States Hftus-e of rtepresentatives

Washington, DC2Q515

Dear Representative kangevin Op; behalf of the people and gOyerrimerit of the; ^Nagorno: Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate-you-arid, the American people in connection with the United States' Independence Day,

On July 4\j 236 years ago, the; American people ha&reached their long-cherished goal offreedom, and became masters of oyyn ;de§tiny. Your struggle jbr self-determiriatiori has motivated other freedom-loving; nations throughout the globe, includingtheNagornO Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice:against suppression arid discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the XJCS. Adfninistration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. 1'he NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the heighboring Azerbaijari.

Also, the people of Artsakh aare grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild Our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We . are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting bur shared vision of a democratic, secure, and predictable South Caucasus,

Qnce again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the Arnerican nation peace and prosperity. Sincerelya. , Ashot^HULIAN

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CHAIRMAN :OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY'OF! THE; REPUBLIC OF W^^W^:~^J^BUmhim,

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The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy United States Senate 437 Russell Senate Off.ee Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Leahy

On behalf of the rpepple and gbyerrun^nt of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 am writing to. congratulate: you; and the American people in connection with the United States' IrideperidehpelDay.

On July -4; 236 years ago, the Arnerican people has/reached their long-cherished goal of freedom^ arid became; masters *>f iovyn destiny. Your struggle; for self-determination has motivated other freedorri-lpying natibh^triropghotit the globe, ihcludingthe NagOrhb Karabakh Republic (HKR), to raise their voice against suppression and discrimination ofthe universal rights and liberties.,

We highly appreciate^ the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reachmg a. final peace and strengtheruhg stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a .constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the: existing problerris: with the neighbor ing Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian; assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and deriiocratic country, with wellrfunctioning state institutions arid a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity:

Sincerely,

(J. e.e V,

Ashot .GHUIilAN

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: July3,::20P The Honorable Carl Levin United States Senate 269 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear SgnalorLevin

Qri Behalf bf the people arid government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; Artsakh, 1 am writing to cbpgratulate you and; the American peopile in connection with the; United; States;' Mep©d#cei_)ayi

On July 4, 236 years ago, the Arnerican people has reached their long-cherished^ and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for seif-determiriatibri has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, including the Nagoftio-'Kafaba^ to raise their voice against suppression and discrimination of the.-uni:v.ei^|righb;^:l'iberUes,

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace .and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities ^determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solutionto the existing; problems with'theneighbOririgAzerbaijan.

Also, the pepple of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for theebritinued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continuedeveloping as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions; and a vibrarit civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting pur shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I.would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace arid prosperity.

Sincerely, Lf f) r

Ashot CTIJL1AN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

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The Honorable Daniel Lipinski United States Hfouse of Representatives L7:17;Lphfvvorth:fl06: Washington^ KG^20515

Dear; Representative Lipiriski

On behalf of the people arid gpvemrnent of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; Artsakh^ "1 am writing; to congratulate you and the American pebple; m 'cbrinectibn with the United States' Independence Day.

On July 4\ 236 years ago, the American people has reached theiir Ibngrcherished goal of freedom, and; became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-deterrriinatiOn has motivated' other freedom^lpvlng'nations throughout the globe* includingjthe NagornojKarabakh Republic INKR), to raise their voice against suppression arid discrimination of the universale rightsan d liberties;

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the UIS. Administration, towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the; South Caucasus. fheiNKR authorities are detefmined to: continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and. workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboririg Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you arid the entire Arnerican nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild pur lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the; regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision ofa democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

AshotCWULIAN '

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The Honorable Richard G. Lugax United States Senate 306 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator JLugar

On behalf of the people arid government; of Ihe' 'NSgbrrib Kiarabakh Republic, Artsakh, I- am writing to congratulate you and the American people in connection with; the United States' independence Bay.

Oh July 4, 236 yearsagpi the American people has reached their |6rig-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, including theTN^pmO Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against.suppression arid-discrimiriatibriibf the Universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the: tireless efforts of the U.S. Adrriinistration towards; reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the^South Caucasus. vThC NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the peopleof Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild Our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic; secure and predictable South Caucasus/

Once again, I would like to congratulate; your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, ^'olT^a Ashot GHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN; OF THf 'NATIONAL ASSEMBLE 'OJT THl IREPUBLIO OF NAGORNO^KARABAKH

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The Honorable Stephen Lynch United States House of Representatives 2348 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Lynch

On; behalf of.the people aripl, goyerrim^nt of ;tte Nagorno ;Kaxabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 am writing to congratulate; you ^rid; '-Sis? American people, in edrineetion with the United States' IndeperiderieeDiay.f

On July 4, 236 years ago:,; the; Airiefica^^ goal of -freedom, arid becarrie masters of own. destiny;- YPur^sfruggle: for self-determination has motivated other freedom-lovingn^dnsthrbughput the globe, iricludirig' the Nagprrio Karabakh Republic (NKRf, to raise their Vbibe against suppression and discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts ofthe U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and ^strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a const'ructive invblvemeritfor finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighhpririg; Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh.are grateful to you arid the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan-

Despite the regional challeriges,;our republic remains, committed to continue developing as a.free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society.. We are looking; forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like tp Congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity. •

Sincerely. U

Asho.tdMULIAt GMULIANN '•'

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The Honorable Mitch McCohrieH United States Senate Minority Leader 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear ;Seri«pr:i\.cGoririell;

On behalf of the peopl^aiid government; of the Nagorrio Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I arri; writing to congratulate; you arid the Arnerican people in connection with the United States* Independence; .Day.

-Ori July 4, 236 yearsiJago, the Arnerican people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters ;of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has motivated other rreedom^loving nations throughout the globe, including theNagOrno Karabakh Republic (N1CR), to raise their voice against suppression and; discrimiriatiori ofthe universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate th&tireless efforts ofthe U.S. Administration towards reaching a finaipeace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive; iriyolyernerit for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan;

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitariani assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by . Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secureand predictable South Caucasus,

Once again, 1 would like, to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, a. IT £ AshotGHULIAN

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TheMmmatiieTh_tddeus McGotter United States ti6us^dfRejpresehtatives 2M3 Rayburn House Qffice Building Washington^ BG: 20515

Dear Representative MeCotter

On behalf of the people ;and government of the Nagorno 'Karabakh Republic,.. Artsakh,: t p wxitirig to; congratulate you .arid the American; people in connection, with the United; States' Independence Day. "

On July 4, 236 years; ago, the Arnerican people has reaehedSheirlong-cherishe d goal o£freedprri, arid became masters of own destiny. Your struggle fbr.;s6lf-determiriation has motivated other freedorn4pving;hafiohs throughout the globe,-including the Nagprao KarahakhRepublic; (NKR), to raise, their voice against suppression arid discrimination ofthe universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR auth6rities;aredeterrriined to continue, a constructive involvement for finding a;positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the.entire Americannation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild Our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite; the regional challenges, pur republic remains committed to continue developing as a free arid democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are; looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Onpe again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, arid wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

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The Honorable Jim McGovern United States House of Representatives 438CHOB Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative McGovern

On behalf of Sthe; people and government of the Nagomp Karabakh Republic,: Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate you, and the American people in porinectidri; ^with! the- United States' Independence ;Day.

On July 4, 23:6,years ago, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom; arid became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for selfAdeterfmriatiori has: motivated other freedom-loving nations throughput'the glbbe^ including the Najgomo Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their vpiee.against suppression and:discriri_iriatioh.of the universal rights arid liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts; of the WS: Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR: authorities are determined to continuea constructive involvement; for findihg;=a ppsifiVeaird vvorkable solution to the existing problems; with the neighboring Azerbaijan,

Also, the people of Artsakh are-grateful to;you;and the entire Arnerican nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan^

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a. vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to Continue cooperation with the US Congress; in proriioting our shared vision ofa democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity;

Sincerely,

Ashot GmJLIAN

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The JSondiraBle John Boehner I|nited StatesiHoiise^of Regresentatiyes. Speaker 1011 Longworth House Qpce Building, Washington, DC 20515

Deaj; Speaker Bpehner On behalf of thei peopjej ^dgOyeriMenf of the; Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 aril writing to congratulate you and the Annerican people in connection with the United States' Ihdependerice; E>ay-.

On July 4, 236'years ago, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression and discrimination ofthe universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts ofthe U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the :South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are; determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a; positive and workable Solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful ;tp ypuand the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, pur republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic Country, with well-functioning .state institutions and a vibrant Civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision ofa democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus,

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, £ AshotmUOAN

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July 3, 2012

The Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senate 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear'Seri atprBpxer;

O/ri behalf of the people and; government of the Nagdrrio Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 am; writing to ecri|ratutate; you arid the;;A.meriear! people in connection with the United States' independence Pay;

On; July 4, 236 years agp, the American people; has reached; their long-Cherished goal of freedom, arid :becarriei wasters of ^py|n: destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has motivated 9ther freedom4ovirig vriiitidris throughout the globe, including the NagomO Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raisetheir ypice^gairistsuppresslon and discrimination ofthe universal rights arid liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strerigthehirig stability In the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive irivdlv^ment for finding « positive and workable solution to'the existing problems with the neighboririgiAzerbaijan.

Also; the people of Artsakh :are: grateful to you and the entire American nation for the: continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our'republic.remains committed, to continue developing ;as a free and; democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society, We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision ofa democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, 1 would like to congratulate your country With the holiday, and wish the American nation peace:arid.prPsperity.

Sincerely,

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Ashot GHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO - KAiMBAKH

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July 3,2012

The Honorable Bruce Braley United States House of Representatives 1727 LHOB Washington, DC 20515

DearRepresentativebraley

On behalf; of the; people and government of the Nagorno K.arabakh -Republicv Artsakh, I arri\ writing; to ^rigratulate: you arid the American people; in eoririectipri with ;the liriited; States' Independence'Day. • .

On July 4,236 yearsago, the Arnerican people has reached their long-cherished goalpf ffeedprri, arid bec#ne masters: of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has mptivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, includirigvthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NRIl); to raise theirvoice against suppression arid discrimination; of the universal; rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace arid strerigthehirig stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR alithprities are determined to continue: a constructive involvement for finding a positive and wPrkablesolutiontothe'existihg problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Alsp, the peppie; of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation forth e continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our Hyes after a devastatirig aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional; challenges, our republic remains corrimitted to continue developirig asa free and, democratie cOurrtry, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in prompting pur shared vision--of a democratic; secure and predictableSouth Caucasus.

Otice again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity, .

Sincerely,

Ashot GHULIAN

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qHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO - KARABAKH

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July 3,2012

The Honorable Loretta Sanchez United States House ofRepresentalivesr 1114 mem Wasliihgtoh.DC 20515

Dear Representative Sanchez

On behalf of the people arid, government Of the, Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Art-akh, I am writing; to congratulate; you arid; the A-neriCari .;pe*>ple In: connection with; the United; States' Independence Day.

On July 4, 236.years ago, the American people has reached their long-Cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny; Your struggle for seif-determiriatiori has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the glpbeUiheluding the NagOntodSarab^ Republic (NKR), ,tp;raise their voice againstsuppression and discrimination oftheririiversalMghts arid liberties.

; We highly appreciate the; tireless effpft- of the UvS.; Adrriinistratipn towards: reaching a; final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are; determihed 'to; continue a constructive invplvemerit for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems vvith the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you arid the entire American, nation for the continued humanitarian assista_icef which has helped to rebuiltf our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in prorrioting pur shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity-.

Sincerely, U.rVV"l £ Ashot GHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

2, February 20 st., Stepanakert, NKR Tel. / Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: [email protected]

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July3,2012

The Honpit-alble John Sai-feanes; United States; House of Representatives

Washington, I>€ 2051:5

Dear Representative Sarbaries

Oh behalf of the people and; gpverrirnerit of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I arri writirig to congratulate; you. and; the American people in connection with the United States' independence Day.

On July 4, 236 years ago, the Atnericatt;pepple;has reached their; long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiriy;. Ydur struggle for self-determination has motivated other freedom4oving nations; %pughput the globev to raise their voice agaifist suppression and discrifriiriatidri-of the universal rights arid liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts Of the lliS. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South; Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positiye and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are. grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan. ,

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions arid a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, 1 would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American natiori peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

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; i : GttAlRMAN &^1^r^^0iiM.---/^tlMBL.Y OF THE REPUBLIC OF --NipQlJ^

2, February 20 St., Stepanakert, NKR Tel. / Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: [email protected]

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The Honorable Adam Schiff United States House of Representatives 2411 RHOB Washington, DC 20515

Dear-Representative Scniff

Ori Behalf of the; people and government pf the Nagorno Karabakh .Republic, Arisakfty-.1; am writing to congratulate you and1 the -American people iri connection with the United Statesf Independence: Day:

On July 4, 23"6; years:agO, the American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, arid becarrie masters: pf Pwri; destiny. Your struggle for self deterrninatipn has motivated other freedom-loving, nations: throughout the gIobe,;iriciudirig the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice agalhist suppression; and discrimination of the universal rights arid liberties,

We highly .appreciate :the;tireless efforts ofthe U.S. Administration towards reaching; a final peace and strerigtheriirig stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighbpririg Azerbaijan.

Also, the people; of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian!assistance, which has'helped to rebuild Pur lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil; society. We are looking forwardto • continuecooperation with the US Congress in prompting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South. Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American- nation peace and prosperity., •

AshotGHULIAN

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2v:Eebr-ary;20;st.,:StepatTakert,NK^ Tel: /Fax: ;(+374) 943221 ., E-mailSpwliarprj^kt-Mnet;

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The Honorable Charles E. Schumer United States Senate 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Schurn^r '

Or. hehalf of the people and goverrirrierit of the Nagofho F_arabakh Republic, Artsakh^ 1 am writirig; to ^ngrattilate you and the Amerieari people in cormectiort with fne; Wilted States' Independence day.

On M\f:%.236 pars ago; the American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters: of pwti destiny. Your struggle for self-deterrnination has motivated, other •treeciom^lpving nations throughout thes/globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), toraispitheif'Voice :agaihst:suppression and discrimination of the universal rightis;arid liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts ofthe U.S. Administration towards reaching; afinal peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined: to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive arid workable solution to the existing problems with theneighboring Azerbaijan,

Also, the people Of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for'the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our liyes^after: a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regipnal challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country,-with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US' Congress in promoting our shared vision of a deruOcratic,,secureand predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace arid prosperity.

Sincerely, U. 7f 4X* C Ashot GHULIAN

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2, February 20 St., Stepanakert, NKR Tel. / Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: [email protected]

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Jujy3, 2012

TheHonorable ,'BIta^..-$h$F_n.an,: llnited States Hotise of Representatives 2l42;RHOB Wshin|ton, DC 20515

Dear Representative Sherman

Ort behalf of the people and. governmerit- of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate you and the •Arnerican pepple in connection; vyith the United States' Independence; Day.

On July 4,236 years ago, trip Aro aricl became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determiriatipn has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the glpbe^including the Nagprftp;;Karaba|h Republic (NKR), lo;raise their voice against suppression and chscrirriinatibrr of theuniversalrights andliberties.

We highly appreciate, the tireless efforts of the U.S. Adrriiriistratiori; towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solutipn; to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entireAmerican nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a. devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-furictipning state institutions arid a; vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

U «-r-)_s_/-CC< u< 6/ Ashotvf3HULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO - KARABAKH

2, February 20st., Stepanakert,NKR Tel./Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: [email protected]

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The Honorable; Jackie Spfeier United States House of RegireSehtatives; 211CHOB Washington, E>€ 20515

Dear Representative Speier

On behalf ;pf the; people arid gpyernriierit ;pf :the NagprrtO: Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate you and 'the. Arrierieari; pepple: in; connection with the United States' independence Day.

On July 4:, 236 years ago, the American pepple has reached their Ibhg-cherished goal of freedom, .arid became: masters of pwri ;destiriy. Your struggle fpr self-determiriation has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughoutthe globe,;tocludirigtheNagornp Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression andidisCrimih liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the y:Siv;AdrfliriistratiPn towards reaching ;a final peace and strengthening stability in the Sputh Caucasus. The NKRauthPrities are determined to coritinue a eonstfuctive involvement for finding a positive and workable: solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan*

Alsoj the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire Ameriean nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic reriiains cornmitted to continue developing as a free arid democratic country, With well-functioning state Institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation; with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratie, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation pPaceand prosperity.

Sincerely,

AshotGHULIAN

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2, February 20 St., Stepanakert, NKR Tel. / Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: parliament@ktsurEnet

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The Honorable Henry Waxnian United States House of Representatives 2204 RH0B Washington, DC 20515

. Dear Representative Waxman

On behalf of the people; and gpverranerit of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 am writing to congratulate you and the American people in connection with the United States' Independence Day.•

On July 4, 236;;years;;agp;rfhe A_tierica_i people has reached their long-cherished goal offrepdpfri, arid became masters of own destiny. Your ;struggle for self-detefminatiofl has motivated, other freedom-loving riatiohs throughout the globe, ineiudingfthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice agajhstiSUppressipn and disfefirhiriatipn of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengtheriiftgdstability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to •continue; a constructive involvement for findirig a positive and workable solution; to the existing problerns with/the; neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you arid the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are lookmg forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting Pur shared visipn of a democratic, secure arid predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ashot CHU.LIAN .

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

2, February 20st, Stepanakert, NKR Tel./Fax: (+374) 943221 E^niail: parliameht^teuitfnet:

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' July 3; 2012

The Honorable Gary Ackermari United States House of Representatives 2111 RHOB Washington, DC 20515

Bear Representative Ackertiian

On hehalf of "the people arid government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 am; writirig; |p; congratulate ;ypu ari American pepple in connection with the Uriited States? Independence Day.

On July 4,:,;23pj:years;ago, thp American.people has reached their Ipng-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has motivated other ffeeddfri-ioving nations throughout the globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to; raise their ypicp against suppression and discrimination ofthe universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengtheriing stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to Continue: a epristnictive invplyertlent fpr finding a positive and workable solution to the existing prpb.ems-with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

AlsP, the; people of Artsakh are grateful to you arid the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijari.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, 1 would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ashot GHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIG ;OE NAG0RI*04KAl^BAK_e

2, February 20 St., Stepanakert, NKR fet./Fax: (+374) 943221 E-naail: parliament^tesiWnet:

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"The Honorable Shelley Berkley United States Hcime of Representatives :;405.;GHOB \Vashih|ton, DC 20515

Dear Representative iBprkley

On! behalf of the people and government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, lam writirig to corigratulate you and the American people in conriection with thej iUnited: States' Independence; Day;

QnJuly 4, 2}6 years ago, the American people has reached itheir Ipng-cherishcdjgpal pf freedpm, arid becarne hiasters of own destiny. Your struggle for self-deterfriiriatipri has ;rriotiyated other rreedprn-bying nations throughout the globe; including theNagprno Karabakh: Republic-fNKR), tovraise their voice against suppression and discrirriinatiPn of the universal rights arid, liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts ofthe U.S. Adrriinistratiori towards reaching .a final peace and strengthening stability in the -South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determiried to continue a constructive involvement for finding& positive and .workable solution to the existing ;prpblerns with; the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued hurrianitarian;assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan,

Despite the regiorial challenges, our republic remains committed to continue; developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, u _"- Ashot GHULIAN

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July 3, 2012 T^be Honorable Howard Berman ^United States House of Representatives ;222;1RH0B y^ashington, DC 20515

Deaf Representative Berriiari^

On, behalf of the people arid; government of the'N^drrib' Karabakh Rejjublie. .Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate you and the Ameripari; pepple. in connection vvtith the; tlitited States' Independence Day.

On July 4, 236 years agp; the American people has re^ed;theiflong-e^ and became masters of own destiny. Yam struggle; for self-deterthinatiori has motivated other freedom-Iovirig Nations throughout the globe,; irtctudmg the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression and discrimination c>fthe uniyersafrights and liberties;

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability ;iri the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive inyolvement for finding a positive arid workable splutiori'tP the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives;aftera devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.,

Despite the regional challenges, our.republic remains cofnmitted to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society, We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, 1 would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity;.

Sincerely, U. W__-;Ct ~ AshofCTULIAN

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The Hottopib-e Stevett Roth man Onited States House of Representatives 2303RlK_># Washington,; 0C 20515;

Dear Representative Rothrhan

On behalf of the people ;arid; gOverhfrierit; of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 am writing tp congratulate ypu; and the Arnerieari: people in connection with the United States' Independence Day.

On July 4;;236; years ago, the American people hasreaehed theirlong-cherished goal of freedom, and: became masters of own destiny. Your struggle^ for self-determination has;motivated other freedom-loving nations thrpughpuf^^ the; Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise theirvoice against suppression ajid diseriminationpf the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts: of the: U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and: strerigthening stability in the South Caucasus. The .-MKR' authorities are determiriedto continue a constructive; involvement for findirig a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped torebuild pur lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions arid a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a defnocratic, secure __id predictable South Caucasus.

Orice again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the Arnerieari nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely U. ir ^ AshofGHULIA

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CHAIRMAN ;OF 'T^-'^mmM^-!ASS!Emi^ OF' THE REPUBLIC; OF ;NAGORNO;=K_ARABAKH

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Th? Honprahle Eel Rpyxe UnitedStatesSHduse-M Representatives 2185F.H0B Washington, DC 20515

DearRepresentatiye Royce

On behalf of thepeopie; and; government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I am; •writing; to congratulate ;you and the Arriericari pepple In corinectipn with the; United- States' Irideperidericp Day.

On July;4; 236 years ago, the Americain peoplehas reached their • long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own Jestiriy. Your struggle fpr self-determination has motivated; other freedom-loving natipnsjthfpughout the:,'gldbej,including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice: agairist suppressibftiand discrirninaiion of the universal rights arid liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts: of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and[strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a cpri^tructive;;lriyplvement:for finding a positive and workable splutibn to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the confirmed humanitarian assistance,, wlnch.'has helped, to. rebuild our lives after a devastatirig aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regioriai challenges, pur republic remains committed to continue developirigasa free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society; We are lookirig forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in prompting our shared vision of a democratic, secure arid predictable South Caucasus,

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the Arnerican nation peace arid prosperity. .._.'.

Sincerely,. // fl •••*& ryfif AshotXmULlAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

2, February 20 St., Stepanakert, NK.R Tel. / Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: [email protected]

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The Honorable Jaek Reed United States Senate SM28: Washihgtortv DC 20510

Dear Senator Reed

-• \ Oriibehalf ofthe pepple and government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I am writing tp cprigratulateryou and the American people in connection with the United States' Independence 'Vm>

On July4,;236'years ago, the Arriericari people has reached their long-cherished:gpaf;Pfireedpin, arid becariie masters of ;own destiny. Your struggle for splf-detertriiriatiPrilias motivated other freedPiTi-lovIttg; nations throughout the globe, including the Nagorno Karabakh Republic iftslKR), to raisetheir voice agairist suppression and discrlfnihatjon of the universal rights andliBerties.

We highly; appreciate the tireless efforts ofthe U.S-. Administratipr! towards reaching a filial peace and; strengthening stability in the South Caucasus, the NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the pepple of Artsakh are grateful tp you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.:

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and dernpcratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress jn promoting: our shared vision ofa dempcratic,.secure and predictable South Caucasus,

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ashot eilULIAN' Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM

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The Honorable Harry Reid United States Senate : M^p:rity _-^ader 52|s girt Senate Office Blc.g Wasiiingtpn, DC 205l()

Dear Senator Reid

On; behalf of the people arid; goyernment of the Nagpfrio;Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, 1 am writing to congratulate you and the; American people in connection with the United States' Indeperideri'ce Day,

.On July=4, 236 years, agp^ the American people has reached their iprig-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own, destiny. Your struggle;;lbr sel ^determination has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughput the globe, iriciudingitheiNagprho Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression arid discrimination of the universal rights and: liberties*

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. AdrriirilstratiPn towards reaching a final peace arid Strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solutipri to the existing;problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people; of Artsakh are grateful to you and the* entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan,

Despite the regional challenges, pur republic remains comriutted to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision ofa democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with; the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, if. AshotGHULIAN

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CHATRrViAN' OF THE- NATIOISAL ASSEMBIM Of 'THE; .REPUBLIC; OF NAGORNO'- KARABAKH

2,:Eebruary 20 st^Sfcpmakert; NKR leK/fax: (tfW 943221 E^ail: jrarU^enti^kKurflnet

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The Honorable Charles Rangel United States House of Representatives 2354 RHOB Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Rangel

On behalf of the people and gpyernment of the Nagofno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I am writing tp; congratuiate; you arid; ;the: Arrierican people in connection with the United States' Independence-Day..

On July 4, 236 years ago, the Amerieanjpepple has reached their long-cherished goal of freedprri, and became masters of Jown destiny; Your Struggle for self-determination has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, including the Nagbmp Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice against suppression; and discrimination ofthe universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the: U,S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and: strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild Pur lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional; challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrarit civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision ofa democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, U.fl AshotttHULlAN

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Tfhe Honorable pary Peters tlnited StateslfdusebfRepresentative^ 1609OTOB WaMhgtori^BC 20515

Dear Representjatlye Petera;.

Oil behalf pf the ;pebple and governrnent of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic^ Artsakh, :I am writing to congratulate you and; the< American pepple in connection with the United States' iridependerice;;12_iy:

On f July 4,;236 yearsago, the; American people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom; arid; becarrip; roasters; of own destiny. Your struggle for self-determination has motivated other freedom-loying nations throughout the; globe, including the Nagorno KarabakhRepublic (NKRJ, ftp; xaise;;their Voice against suppression and discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.:

We highlyappreciate the tireless, efforts of the "'tJ,S'. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are: determined to continue a coristructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems-withthe: rieighboringAzerbaijan .

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire-American nation for the continued humanitarianassistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrarit, civil society. We are looking forward tp continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the Arnerieari nation peace and prosperity*

Sincerely, a.Qir ^ Ashot &HULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

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Washington, DC 20515

Dear Mrs, Pelosi

On behalf of the people and government of the Nagorrip KarabSich Republic, Artsakh,v 1: am writing; i& congratulate ypu and the American people in connection with the United States' Iridependence Day.

Ori July 4, 236 years ago, the Americanpepple has reached their long-cherished gcialfof freedom, and; became ;ririaStefs of own destiriy; Your struggle: for self-determination has .rnptiyatpd :other freeddm-'lovinginaiions throughout the glpbe, including the Nagorrio Karabakh Republic (NKR), toraise theirVpice against suppressipriarid discrimination ofthe universal rightsandliberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts ofthe U.S. AdmimstratiOri ftovytrds reaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR authorities;are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workablefspiritipnfto the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you arid the entire American nation lor the continued humariitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives fatter a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a -free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions arid a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in prompting our ;shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, U IF- Ashot CHULIAN

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The ffftnorable Frante Pallone tlniled States House of Representatives Wr

Orr behalf of the pepple arid gpyernrrient pf the "Nagorrio Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, lam writing; to Congratulate you and: the American pepple In connection with the; United States' Independence Day;

On July 4,..236 years ago, the American peop'leihas reachedtheif long-cherished goal of freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Yptif struggle for self-determination has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, including thpNagOfrio; Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice; against suppression and discrimination of the universal rights and liberties.

We..highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards teaching a final peace and strengthening stability in the South Caucasus. The NKR; authorities are determined to continue a constructive involvement for finding'a:p0sltiyp and workable solution to the existing prpblerhs with the neighboring Azerbaijan.

Also, the peopleof Artsakh are grateful to you and/the entire American nation for the contihued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state Institutions; arid; a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American, nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ashot'GHULIAN Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM

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2, February 20 St., Stepanakert, NKR Tet. / Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: [email protected]:

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July 3> 2012

The Honorable peviri Nunes United States Wmise of Representatives 1013 Longworth House Office Building Washington, BC 21)515

Dear Representative^uries On. behalfof the people; arid .government of the NagofriO Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate ;ypu arid; tfe Arriericari people; In; cpnriectlon with the 'United States' Independence Day:

On July 4,236 yearsagp^fte pf freedom, and became masters of own destiny. Your straggle for selfrdeteriniriatipri has motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe, including; the Nagorno ^Karabakh Republic (NKR), to raise their voice agairist suppres-ibnfand discrirriinatipn of the universal rights and liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and strengthening; stability in theSputh Caucasus. The NKR authorities ;are deterriririe.d to continue a constructive involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing problems with the neighboring Azerbaijari. Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire: American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to: rebuild Pur lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared visionof a democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, 1 would like/to congratulate your country with the holiday, arid wish the American nation peace arid prosperity.

Sincerely u IF Ashot GHULIAN

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CHAIRMAN OF :1HE- NATIONAL, ASSl_MBLY OF THE; ;REPIJBHC' Of :NAOORNO -KARABAKH:

2, February 20 st., Sfepto^rt,NKR T?!-/;fe- (*3|ft 943221 E-mail: [email protected]

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"lh> Hdnoriatble^Gratse Sfiijpdlitano - United States Htiusie^ifepresieiitatives; mM 4.HGB Washington, DC 205_f5

Dear Representative l^a^plitarip

Qri bphalf p| the pepple aridf ;gpverrirhent of the Nagprrio Karabakh. Republic, Artsakh, 1 arri writing to congratulate you and; the American people in connection with the.' United; States' Independence Day:

On July 4, 236 .years ago, the; Arriericari people has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom,: and becarne rnasters: of o\yn destiny. Ypur struggle for self-determination has motivated; other freedom4oving nations throughput the globe, including the Nagorno: KarabaJdiRepublie ;{NKR),, to raise their voice against suppf essfori and discrimination of the universal rights arid liber ties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts ;of the U,S. Adirrilnistratiori towards reaching a finals peace and strengthening, stability in tlie South Caucasus. The NKR authorities are determined to continue a constructive irivblvefrierit for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing; problerns with the neighboring Azerbaijan,

Also, the people of Artsakh are grateful to you and the entire-American nation for the continued humanitarian assistance, which has helped to rebuild our lives after a devastating aggression by Azerbaijan.

Despite the regional challen|»es,:Our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with Well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We--, are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision of a democratic, secure arid predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, I would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity:

Sincerely,

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AshofGHULIAN Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/12/2012 6:44:55 PM

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.CHAIRMAN' OF THE::NATIONAL ASSEMBLY -OP :THE; I^SUBLIC ::GE-;;MG:ORNOf-KA.RABAKR;

2, February ;20;st, St^art^rt^KR; Tel:/Fax: (+374) 943221 E-mail: parliaraen^ktsurf.h.t

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Washington* DC 20510

Deaf Senator MeMridez

On: behalf bf thef 'pofle; farid gb^rririierit pf the Nagprrio Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, J' afft -writing, to cg^|ratulate you arid::ihi Ajnerican pepple in connection with the linked -States-'-' Independence_5ay, .

On July 4,236 years ago, the Arnerican people: has reached their long-cherished goal of freedom, and becaine masters; pf own destiny. Your struggle for self-deterirtination has: motivated other freedom-loving nations throughout the globe,, iricludirig the Nagdrito Karabakh Republicf(NKR), toraisp their ypiee agairist suppressiph arid; discrimination of the universal rightsjand liberties.

We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of the U.S. Administration towards reaching a final peace and; strengthening;; stability in the South Caucasus. The-NKR authorities are determined; tp continue afcpristmetiye involvement for finding a positive and workable solution to the existing prpblerns with:thp neighboring Azerbaijan.:

Despite the regional challenges, our republic remains committed to continue developing as a free and democratic country, with well-functioning state institutions and a vibrant civil society. We are looking forward to continue cooperation with the US Congress in promoting our shared vision ofa. democratic, secure and predictable South Caucasus.

Once again, 1 would like to congratulate your country with the holiday, and wish the American nation peace and prosperity.

Sincerely, L4. . / \ t'jjaec---.£

Ashot GBULIAN

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QFFICE OFTHE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC IN THE USA ULTU-ruCi L-rl< i52intuL|UjiO Qbpt^ujjujgnLg^ruiajniQ

Nbvefhber28, 2012

ThefHbriof able; Anna fEshobf United1 Statesllpuse of Representatives 205GHOB Wa#n^pn,DC20515

Dpatf Repfeseritative feshoo:; lam-pleased to inform you that Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Mr. Karen Mirzoyari will be visiting Washington,iT>-&fthis: December 4. Foreign Minister Mr. Mirzoyan isplanning to conduct a series of meetings and consultations with U.S. Goverrimerit, think tanks and academic circles as well as Afmeriiari-Ariieriean Diaspora bi^ariizatibris. Heialso will atterid the Corigressipfial eyerit on Artsakh Iridependehce on December 5th at 385 Russell Senate OPce Building.

We would like to request a meeting with you to discuss themostrecent developments iri the South Caucasus, the prospects for our shared vision of a stable and 'pfosperpusfregion, and a continued US involvernent iri the development ofthe Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR). We would be available anytime from December 4th to December 7l 'at the time convenient for you.,

Thank you for your consideration of this request. I lookforwafd to speakiriglo your scheduler or other appropriate staff member to make the necessary arrangements. In thefnearitime, please do not hesitate focontac t me should any questions arise.

Sincerely,

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Robert Avetisyan NKR Representative to the United States

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November 28,2012

The Hbribfabie! Frank Paliohe United States HouSe:pfRepfesehtatiVes MCHQB Washington, DC 20515

Dear RppresentativePallbrie:

1 am pleased to inform you that; Minister of FoxeignAffairs ofthe NagornofKarabakh Republic Mr.. Karen Mirzoyan will be visiting Washington, D.C, this Deceniber 4. Foreign Minister Mr. Mirzoyan is planning to conduct:;a series Of friPetirigs and consultations with U.S. Government, think tanks and academic clfplesfas well as Aririeriiaft-AlneriPan Diaspora organizations. He also will attend the Congressional event on Arfeakh lridepehderice;;pri December 5th 'af 3.85 Russell SenatPfOffice Building.

We wbuidfiike to request a meeting with you46;discuss the most fecerit developments in the South Caucasus, the prospects for our shared;MsiorisOf a stable and prosperous region, arid a continued US involvement In the development of the Nagprfto l^ahafch; Republie;;(NKR). We would be; available anytime frppi December 4th to Decemberfl- at the tiine.cpnyenient for you.

Thank you foryou r consideration of this request. I look forward to speakirig to'your scheduler or other appropriate staff member to make the riepessaryairangeirierits. In the meantime, please dp not, hesitate to contact me should any questions,arisp. .

Sincerely,

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Robert Avetisyan NKR Representative to the United States

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November 28,2012;

The HoribfableEd Rbyce United States House of Representatives: 2185 RH0B Washington, J3C 20515

Dear Representative Rbyce;;

Iajn pleased to ihforrn; ypu ttotMinister offForeigri Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Mr.: Karen Mirzoyan willbe yisiting Washington, DC. thisDecember 4. Foreign Minister Mr. Mirzoyan is planning to coriduct a series of meetings; and consultations with U.S. Government, think tanks arid 'academic circles as1 well as Armenian-Arnerican Diaspora organizations, ifeaisb will attend the Congressional: eyfent On Artsakh Independence on Decefnber 5th at 385 Russell Senate Office Building.

We would like to request a meeting with you to discuss the most recent developments in the South Caucasus, the prospects for bur Shared vision of a stable and prosperous region, and a continued US irivolvement in thedevelopmeritoftheNagprnO Karabakh Republic (NKR). We would be available anytime from December 4th to December 7th at the time convenient for you.

Thank you for your consideration of this, request, I look forward to speaking to your scheduler or other appropriate staff rriember'lb make the necessary arrangemerits. In the fneantime, please do not hesitate to contact me should any questioris arise.

Sincerely,

Robert Avetisyan NKR Representative to the United States

This material is distributed oh behalf of the Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic is registered with the U.S.:Governmeht.under the Foreign Agent Registration. Act. Additional information is available at the. Department of Justice, Washington, D)G.

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The Honorable Adam Schiff United States House of Representatives 2411 RHOB Washington, DC 20515;

Deaf Repfesefitative Schiff: lam pleased toinforriifyou^ Of the Nagorno Karabakhl^publiftiMris Karen Mirzoyan: will be yisitmg; Washington, D.& this December 4. Foreign Minister Mr.. Mirzoyan is planning to conduct a series of meetings and consultatipns with U.S. Government, thirik tanks and academic circles as well as Armenian-American Diaspora organizations. He also will;atterid the Congressional event on Artsakh Independence ori December 5th at 385iRusSeil Seriate Office Building:

We would like tp;request a meeting with you to discuss the most recent developments in the South Caucasus, the prbspectsfpf.our shared vision of a stable and prosperous region, and a continued US involvement iri the develGpriient of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR). We .'would be available ariytirne frprri Deeeniber 4th to December 7th at the time convenient for you.

Thank you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to speaking to your scheduler or other appropriate staff member to make the necessary arrangements. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me should any questions arise.

Sincerely,

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Rpbert Avetisyan NKR Representative to the United States

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The Honorable Brad Shefrrian UMted States Hbusebf Representatives 2242RHOB WasliingtpniiDCf^OllS:

Deaf RepfeseritativejShefrnan-

1 ampleased to inform you mat Minister of Foreigri Affairs of the Nagorno Karabai_hRepublIc Mrr Karen Mirzoyan will be visiting Washington^ D.C. this December 4. Foreign Minister Mr.: Mirzoyan is planning to eonducta series of meetings and eonsultations-with U.S. Govefnmerit, think ;tanks?_md academiCjCifcles as well as Armenian-Arriericari Diaspora organizations. Hefalsb willfattend the Congressional event on Artsakh iridependencefori'DeeembM 5th at 385 Russell Senate Office Building;

We would like to requesta meeting with you to discuss the most recent developments in theSouth Caucasus, the prospects for bur shared vision ofa stable amd: prosperous regiPrijfafid a Continued US involvement in thedevelopriient of the Nagorno Karabakh Repubiie;(NKR). We would be available anytime front Deceriiber 4th to December 7th at the time convenient for:you,

Thank you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to speaking to. your scheduler or other appropriate:staff mefnber to make the necessary arrangements. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to coritact rile should any questions arise.

Sincerely,

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Robert Avetisyan NKR Representative to the United States

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^heHbribf able Jackie Speierf tlriited StatesHousepfReljfeseritatiyes; 211 GkHOB Washington, DC 20515

DearRepreseritative Speier:

lam pleased to inform you that; Minister pf Foreign Affairs pfdieNagorrip Karabakh Republic Mr. Karen Mirzoyan will be visiting; Washington-, ^ Mifzoyanis planning to conduct a series of meetings and consultations with U.S. Government^ think;tanksfandacaderriicfcifcles as well as; Aririeriiari-American Diaspora organizations; He also will attend the Congressional event On Artsakh independence bri, Deeeriibef 5lh at 385 Russell Senate Office Building.

-We would like to request a meeting withyou to discuss the mosfrecent developments in the South Caucasus, the prospects for our shared vision;Of aistaMe/andiprosperbus region, and a continued US involvement in the development of the.Nagorrio Karabakh Republic (NKR). We would be available anytime from December 4n to December 7th at; the tinie;:cohvenierit foryou .

Thank you for your consideration of this: request. I look forward to speaking to your scheduler or other appropriate staff member to make the necessary arrangements. Iri the meantime, please do; not hesitate to contact me should any questions arise.

Sincerelyi

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Robert Avetisyan NKR Representative to the United States

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PRESIDENT OF THE NAGORNO KARABAGH REPUBLIC

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To His Excellency Mr. Barack OBAMA President ofthe United States of America

Dear Mr. Obama On behalf of the people, authorities of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic and mvself I cordially congratulate You on being reelected President of the USA. In Artsakh we rate high the input of the United States of America in strengthening stability and security in our region, promoting peaceful and just settlement of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict. We very much appreciate the financial assistance provided to our republic by the Unites States too. We attach great importance to cooperation between our countries closely linked with the ties of friendship and mutual trust, and look forward to further widening and deepening them. I congratulate You once more. 1 wish robust health, happiness and success to You and Your family, peace and prosperity to the whole American nation.

With respectr-

Bako SAHAKYAN.

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OFFICE OFTHE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLICm:THE:\JBh

Novembers, 2012

The Honorable Adam;Sehirf United States Housefpf Representative

Washington, J)C 20515

Dear Representative Sebiffi

I am writing tothank youfor your yiewsand remarks expressed recently, in the "Tirne to RefOcus on Artsakh" article

The issues yob have mentioned jn your article are vital for the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, andfyye; are gratefulfor your continued steadfast support of Artsakh's freedom and economic prosperity;;

Despite Azerbaijan's darriaging stance, We are determined to continue our constructive involvement with the: United States and the rest of international community for finding a lasting; solution to the Azerbaijan -Karabakh confrontation.

We hope that, with your continued leadership in the US Congress, we will be able, to further strengthen Artsakh's democratic' sovereignty, which will only promote our common vision of a stable and predictable South Caucasus.

Sincerely;

R.Avetisyan Representative

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