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On February 26 a group of deputies from the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania declared on establishing a Friendship Group with the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh in the NK Parliament. The declaration signed by nine deputies representing different political forces of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania says:

“Taking note that this year marks 25 years since the day when the people of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), exercised its right to self-determination, and Lithuania all along supported this aspiration and encouraged a peaceful resolution to the problem;

Considering that the people of Lithuania and Artsakh in their struggle for independence were guided by the generally accepted norms of international law, democratic values ​​ and common ideals, a commitment they adhere to this day;

Sharing the vision of the common European space in which every resident is ensured with the right to freely enjoy basic human rights and fundamental freedoms;

Taking note that the right to self-determination in international practice is the only possible guarantee of security and democratic development of the peoples;

Noting the significant efforts of Artsakh to build a free and democratic society through legitimate elections at all levels and the formation of responsible and effective government;

Considering important the involvement of Artsakh in the international community in addressing the existing problems and establishing long-term peace and stability in the region;

We, a group of deputies of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, declare decision to establish in the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania Friendship Group with the Republic of Artsakh (the Nagorno Karabakh Republic)."