On April 15, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to the United States of America Robert Avetisyan delivered a speech during the discussion entitled “Hot Spot in the Caucasus: In the Context of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict” at the Global Policy Institute of Washington DC. The discussion was devoted to the large-scale aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh in earlyh April and regional issues.

In his speech, the Permanent Representative of the NKR talked about the latest events and their consequences. As reported aparaj.am, he underlined the importance of the return of Artsakh to the negotiating table as an equal party and the need for international recognition of the NKR.

Regional expert Peter Debins, who served as a defense consultant in Azerbaijan in 2005, also gave a speech at the event.

Debins presented his observations of Azerbaijan’s energy resources, the country’s intricate economic situation, military expenditures and social issues.

At the end, the speakers answered questions.

The event was organized by founder of Global Research Center Vilen Khlghatyan and brought together Armenian and foreign diplomats, representatives of the Global Policy Institute, experts, journalists and members of the Armenian American community.