US Congressmen congratulate David Ishkhanyan on Artsakh Independence Day

Members of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, congressmen Frank Pallone, Adam Schiff, Gus Bilirakis, and David Valadao have congratulated National Assembly Speaker David Ishkhanyan on the occasion of Artsakh Independence Day.

The press service of the Artsakh National Assembly informs that in its congratulatory speech, the Congressional Armenian Caucus has expressed its support and commitment to Artsakh.

“We continue to stand with your people as they show incredible resilience in the face of widespread shortages of food, medical supply, and other essentials caused by Azerbaijan’s blockade of Lachin Corridor. To that end, we continue urging the United States to commit meaningful aid to the displaced families from Artsakh currently in Armenia and to those who bravely remain in your country.

We also continue to push the Administration to use every diplomatic tool available to halt the Aliyev regime’s illegal actions that clearly fit the definition of ethnic cleansing.

This ongoing humanitarian crisis has demonstrated the dire need for international actors to act and put pressure on Aliyev to return to direct negotiations with the democratically elected officials of Artsakh. Artsakh must be able to directly participate in negotiations regarding its future status and secure a durable and lasting peace,” the letter says.