STEPANAKERT. – People’s diplomacy is a platform where models can be tested to achieve reconciliation in official politics, Shanna Krikorova, the Director of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) Center for International Cooperation, stated during the international conference, entitled “20th Anniversary of NKR Independence: Realities and Prospects,” being held in NKR capital, Stepanakert.      

In her view, it would be naïve to think that people’s diplomacy can resolve serious disputes, but there are numerous examples when it has contributed to reducing the level of hatred.  

Looking back into the past twenty years, the analyst also noted that Azerbaijan is actively attempting to impede the cooperation initiatives.   

“No country can develop without integration, but the key issue must be freedom and ensuring life without a fear for one’s own identity and wellbeing,” Shanna Krikorova maintained.    

The aforementioned international conference is organized by NKR State Commission for the Organization and Coordination of the 20th Anniversary Celebrations for the Declaration of NKR’s Independence, with the participation of the Center for the Constitutional Law of Armenia and the Political Science Association of Armenia, and in cooperation with Armenian News-NEWS.am.