Meeting with NKR permanent representative to US in Columbia University
Armenian Society of Columbia University hosted Robert Avetisyan, Permanent Representative of Nagorno Karabakh to the United States, with an aim to discuss the actual questions of international recognition of NKR, as well as raising the awareness of the youth of the USA about the process of the conflict settlement.
In the meeting, that aroused lively interest, a few dozens of representatives of the Armenian youth were present: students from the Columbia University and other New York-based universities.
Answering the question about the perspectives of the development of the situation, Avetisyan noted, “In 15-20 years, I would like to look back and say, ‘we did it, we are an independent country and there are no threats of war, but for us to get to this point, we must struggle, knowing that the road to independence will not be easy’.”
The importance and the necessity of that kind of events was highlighted during the discussion. That would raise the awareness about the Karabakh conflict, as well as activate the engagement of the Armenian Diaspora of the US in the process.
“It is necessary to inspire the youth, and they will feel themselves a part of Artsakh,” the representative of NKR to US noted.
In an interview with Panorama.am, the head of the Armenian Students Association Haik Ter-Nersesyan commented on the outcomes of the meeting highlighting its positive effect for the Armenian young scientists and specialists in the US.
“The independence of NKR is directly linked with the physical security of our people. It is vital to realize that the way to victory presupposes struggle, for the sake of which we need to join,” the representative of the Armenian students of Columbia University said.