Chairman of the ARF-D Armenian National Committee of Europe Kaspar Garabedian has sent a congratulatory message to newly elected Speaker of the National Assembly of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Artur Tovmasyan on assuming the office of speaker.

“On behalf of the ARF-D Armenian National Committee of Europe, the Armenian National Committees in 13 European countries and myself, I cordially congratulate you on being elected Speaker of the National Assembly of Artsakh.

The ARF-D Armenian National Committee of Europe attaches great importance to the development of parliamentary diplomacy of EU member states, the European Parliament and the National Assembly of Artsakh and gears a major part of its activities towards this. We fully hope that the atmosphere of mutual understanding and the high level of partnership established with the former National Assembly will remain during the years of your leadership.

I would like to assure you that the ARF-D Armenian National Committee of Europe will continue to show its unconditional support to the people of Artsakh for the development and welfare of the country.

Once again, I congratulate you on assuming this major office and wish you good health and more achievements.”