2023 Artsakhian presidential election explained

Country:Artsakh
Type:presidential
Vote Type:electoral
Previous Election:2020 Artsakhian general election
Previous Year:2020
Votes For Election:Two-thirds of votes from the 33 National Assembly members required
Party1:Independent
Electoral Vote1:22
Percentage1:95.65%
President
Before Party:ARF
After Election:Samvel Shahramanyan
After Party:Independent

Snap indirect presidential elections were held on 9 September 2023, in the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh.[1] The President of the National Assembly of Artsakh acted as president until the election.[2] [3] The sole candidate, Samvel Shahramanyan, was elected in a 22–1 vote out of 23 deputies present.[4] [5] Several countries and supranational organizations, including the Council of Europe and the European Union, declared the elections as unlawful.[6] [7]

Background

Facing protests, President of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan stated on 29 August 2023 that he was considering resigning and going to serve in Artsakh's militia.[8] On 31 August, Harutyunyan announced his resignation as president of the Republic of Artsakh along with State Minister Gurgen Nersisyan.[9] Before his resignation, Arayik Harutyunyan, by his last decree, appointed the Secretary of the Security Council Samvel Shahramanyan as a State Minister, giving him broad powers.[10] He formally submitted his resignation to Artsakh's parliament on 1 September.[11]

Candidates

The deadline for nominating a candidate for the post of President of the Republic of Artsakh is 7 September 2023.

On 6 September 2023, it became known that three opposition parliamentary factions (Justice, Armenian Revolutionary Federation and Democratic Party of Artsakh) nominated State Minister Samvel Shahramanyan as a presidential candidate. Later Shahramanyan's candidacy was supported by the largest faction of the Parliament, Free Motherland-UCA.[12]

The United Motherland leader Samvel Babayan said that he would take part in the meeting of the National Assembly on the agenda of the presidential elections, but would not vote for the candidate. They plan to hold a demonstration in the capital Stepanakert on the day of the presidential elections. Later, the United Motherland faction nominated its leader Samvel Babayan, but his candidacy was rejected due to the fact that he did not present a certificate of Artsakh citizenship and that he had been permanently residing in the country for the past ten years.[13]

Samvel Shahramanyan

Samvel Shahramanyan, according to various sources, is a close associate of former Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan. When the latter was president, Shahramanyan was the director of the Artsakh National Security Service.

International reactions

Supranational organizations

The spokesperson for the European Union, Nabila Massrali, issued a statement stating that the European Union "does not recognise the constitutional and legal framework" within which the "so-called 'presidential elections'" took place in Karabakh.[16] The EU also thinks it's crucial for the Armenians of Karabakh to unite behind a de facto leadership that is prepared and eager to engage in result-oriented talks with Baku. The EU has made a commitment to help this process.[17]

Countries

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry called the elections "a gross violation of the Constitution, laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the norms and principles of international law".[25]

During the meeting with the Head of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova, Chairperson of the National Assembly of Bulgaria Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that they are concerned about "presidential elections" in Karabakh. This "election" contradicts with the statement of Armenian leadership about supporting territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.[26] [27]

The Georgian Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing "its support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan" and added that it "doesn't recognize so called Presidential elections in Karabakh".[28] [29]

The Foreign Ministry of Germany noted in the statement that it does not recognize the independence of Karabakh and the elections. They also added that Germany recognizes the territorial integrity of both countries within internationally recognized borders.[30] [31] [32]

The Foreign Affairs Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Máté Paczolay said that "Hungary stands up for the respect of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, therefore we consider the so-called "Presidential elections in Nagorno-Karabakh" illegitimate and urge for a peaceful settlement of the conflict as soon as possible."[33] [34] [35]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan has made an official statement on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh: "In connection with the latest events around Nagorno-Karabakh, the Republic of Kazakhstan confirms again its strong support of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan within its internationally recognized borders and stands for regulation of all issues by political and diplomatic means, in accordance with the UN Charter and fundamental principles and norms of the international law."[36] [37] [38]

On 12 September 2023, Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan made a statement that saying concerning events took place in Karabakh. "The Kyrgyz Republic once again expresses support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan" added MFA.[39] [40] [41]

The Moldovan Foreign Ministry released a statement in which they stated that they "do not recognize the so-called 'presidential elections,' held in the Nagorno-Karabakh region" and that "the elections run counter the fundamental norms and principles of the international law."[42]

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry issued a statement labeling the elections held by "the illegally installed regime" as "legally and morally reprehensible" and a "grave violation of the UN Charter and principles of established international law."[43] [44] [45]

The Romania Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement in which it states that Romania "does not recognize the so-called "presidential elections" in the Karabakh region" and "reiterates its full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan within its internationally recognized borders and advocates political settlement of all issues in the region, in accordance with the principles of international law."[46] [47]

The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the election and called it a "flagrant violation of international law" and a violation of "Azerbaijan's and territorial integrity".[48] [49]

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement denouncing "the holding of the so-called 'presidential elections' that took place on September 9 in the territory of Karabakh (Republic of Azerbaijan)." They added that the election "contradicts the norms and principles of international law, and their results are null and void."[50] [51]

The Spokesperson for the US State Department Matthew Miller said "as we have said in the past, we do not recognize Nagorno-Karabakh as an independent and sovereign state and therefore we do not recognize the results of those so-called presidential elections that were announced over the last few days" in his speech during a briefing on 11 September 2023.[52]

The British ambassador to Azerbaijan made a post on Twitter in Azerbaijani, stating that the United Kingdom (UK) "does not recognize the so-called 'presidential elections' held in Karabakh". He further emphasized the UK's support for the "sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan", underscoring the "importance of the principles and norms of international law".[53] [54]

The Uzbekistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement in which it states that Uzbekistan "supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the friendly Republic of Azerbaijan", "condemns any interference in its internal affairs" and "does not recognize the so-called presidential elections".[55] [56] [57]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-09-08 . Artsakh presidential elections will be held on September 9. The name of the only candidate is known . 2023-09-08 . arka.am . en . 2023-09-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230908164513/https://arka.am/en/news/politics/artsakh_presidential_elections_will_be_held_on_september_9_the_name_of_the_only_candidate_is_known/ . live .
  2. Web site: 2019-05-21 . Chapter 4: The President of the Republic . 2023-10-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190521033731/https://www.nkr.am/en/chapter-IV-president-of-republic . 2019-05-21 . . In case if the post of the President of the Republic is vacant before the newly-elected President assumes the office the powers of the President of the Republic shall be exercised by the Chairperson of the National Assembly. . live.
  3. Web site: Anna . 2023-09-06 . Three opposition factions of Artsakh nominate Samvel Shahramanyan as a presidential candidate . 2023-09-07 . Alphanews . en-US . 2023-09-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230906231520/https://alphanews.am/en/three-opposition-factions-of-artsakh-nominate-samvel-shahramanyan-as-a-presidential-candidate/ . live .
  4. News: Artsakh parliament elects Samvel Shahramanyan as president . 9 September 2023 . Arka . 9 September 2023 . 9 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230909172047/https://arka.am/en/news/politics/artsakh_parliament_elects_samvel_shahramanyan_as_president/ . live .
  5. News: Սամվել Շահրամանյանն ընտրվել է ԱՀ նախագահ . 9 September 2023 . Arka . 9 September 2023 . hy . 9 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230909172043/https://arka.am/am/news/politics/Samvel_Shahramanyann_yntrvel_e/ . live .
  6. News: Nagorno-Karabakh routes reopen in Lachin corridor deal, say Azeri and Armenian sides . 11 September 2023 . . 10 September 2023 . Both Ukraine and Turkey condemned the election, and expressed support for Azerbaijan's claim to Karabakh. The EU said it did not recognise the election, but that Karabakh residents should “consolidate around the de facto leadership” in talks with Armenia. . 10 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230910171435/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/10/nagorno-karabakh-routes-reopen-in-lachin-corridor-deal-say-azeri-and-armenian-sides . live .
  7. News: World community does not recognise "elections" held by Karabakh separatists . 11 September 2023 . Turan News Agency . en . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911134545/https://www.turan.az/ext/news/2023/9/free/politics_news/en/8481.htm . live .
  8. Web site: 2023-08-29 . BREAKING: Nagorno-Karabakh President mulls resigning and joining militia . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230831194656/https://www.armenpress.am/eng/news/1118288/ . 2023-08-31 . 2023-08-31 . Armenpress.
  9. Web site: Avetisyan . Ani . 2023-08-31 . Arayik Harutyunyan resigns as president of Nagorno-Karabakh . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230831195434/https://oc-media.org/arayik-harutyunyan-resigns-as-president-of-nagorno-karabakh/ . 2023-08-31 . 2023-08-31 . OC Media.
  10. Web site: 2023-09-06 . Four factions of Nagorno-Karabakh Parliament nominated Samvel Shahramanian as presidential candidate . 2023-09-07 . www.1lurer.am . en . 2023-09-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230908070224/https://www.1lurer.am/en/2023/09/06/Four-factions-of-Nagorno-Karabakh-Parliament-nominated-Samvel-Shahramanian-as-presidential-candidate/990541 . live .
  11. News: 2023-09-01 . Արցախի նախագահը հրաժարականի դիմումը ներկայացրեց ԱԺ . hy . The President of Artsakh presented his resignation to the National Assembly . . 2023-09-01 . 2023-09-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230901112753/https://www.azatutyun.am/a/32574179.html . live .
  12. Web site: 2023-09-07 . Minister of State Samvel Shahramanyan is presidential candidate of 4 of 5 forces in Karabakh legislature . 2023-09-07 . news.am . en . 2023-09-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230906233029/https://news.am/eng/news/779185.html . live .
  13. Web site: 2023-09-09 . Самвел Шахраманян избран президентом Нагорного Карабаха . 2023-09-09 . Радио Свобода . ru . 2023-09-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230910022553/https://rus.azatutyun.am/a/32585312.html . live .
  14. 1700801648791093292. MarijaPBuric. So-called ‘presidential elections’ in Khankendi/Stepanakert have no legal ground. Humanitarian situation in the region & respect for international standards is key. @CoE calls on all sides to de-escalate tensions, engage in a dialogue, restore peace. @CoE ready to support. Marija Pejčinović. Burić. 10 September 2023. 10 September 2023.
  15. News: CoE doesn't recognise so-called "elections" in Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan . 11 September 2023 . Report News Agency . 21 June 2020 . en . 18 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220818201754/https://report.az/en/karabakh/council-of-europe-doesn-t-recognise-so-called-elections-held-in-nag/ . live .
  16. Web site: Azerbaijan: Statement by the spokesperson on the so-called elections in the former Nagorno Karabakh Autonomous Oblast . . 9 September 2023 . 9 September 2023 . In view of the so-called 'presidential elections' in Khankendi/Stepanakert on 9 September 2023, the European Union reiterates that it does not recognise the constitutional and legal framework within which they have been held. . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911134550/https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/azerbaijan-statement-spokesperson-so-called-elections-former-nagorno-karabakh-autonomous-oblast_en . live .
  17. News: EU doesn't recognize Nagorno-Karabakh election but attaches importance to consolidation around de facto leadership . 11 September 2023 . armenpress.am . en . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911134553/https://armenpress.am/eng/news/1119136.html . live .
  18. Web site: OIC General Secretariat urges the international community not to recognize the so-called elections held in the territories of Karabakh Region of Azerbaijan . . 9 September 2023 . 9 September 2023 . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911134635/https://www.oic-oci.org/topic/?t_id=39493&t_ref=26609&lan=en . live .
  19. News: OIC does not recognise the so-called "elections" in Azerbaijan's Karabakh . 11 September 2023 . . en . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911134620/https://apa.az/en/foreign-policy/oic-does-not-recognise-the-so-called-elections-in-azerbaijans-karabakh-411453 . live .
  20. Web site: Statement by the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States on so-called "presidential elections" organized by the illegal regime in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 9 September 2023. 9 September 2023. 11 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230911134554/https://www.turkicstates.org/en/haberler/statement-by-the-secretary-general-of-the-organization-of-turkic-states-on-so-called-presidential-elections-organized-by-the-illegal-regime-in-the-territory-of-the-republic-of-azerbaijan_3028. live.
  21. News: Merkit . Fetih Altay . OTS condemns so-called "Presidential Elections" in Karabakh . 11 September 2023 . TuraNews . 9 September 2023 . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911135112/https://turanews.kz/en/news/ots-condemns-so-called-presidential-elections-in-karabakh/ . live .
  22. News: Turkic Council condemns so-called "elections" in occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region . 11 September 2023 .
  23. Web site: 2023-09-12 . BMT Ermənistanı Təhlükəsizlik Şurasının qətnamələrinə hörmət etməyə çağırıb . 2023-10-02 . Report İnformasiya Agentliyi . az.
  24. Web site: 2023-09-12 . UN urges Armenia to respect territorial integrity of Azerbaijan - SecGen spokesperson . 2023-10-02 . Trend.Az . en.
  25. News: Separatist parliament in Azerbaijan's breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region elects new president . 11 September 2023 . . en . 10 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230910204207/https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/separatist-parliament-azerbaijans-breakaway-nagorno-karabakh-region-elects-103052606 . live .
  26. Web site: Taghiyev . Anar . 2023-09-12 . Bolqarıstan parlamentinin sədri: "Azərbaycanın Qarabağ bölgəsində qondarma rejimin "seçkiləri"ndən narahatıq" . 2023-10-02 . Report İnformasiya Agentliyi . az.
  27. Web site: 2023-09-12 . Росен Желязков: Мы обеспокоены "президентскими выборами", которые провел созданный в Карабахском районе Азербайджана незаконный режим . 2023-10-01 . Azertag.
  28. News: STATEMENT BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS . 10 September 2023 . . 10 September 2023 . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911135052/https://mfa.gov.ge/en/news/233525-sagareo-saqmeta-saministros-gantskhadeba . live .
  29. News: Petrova . Maria . Georgia does not recognize so-called "elections" in Karabakh . 11 September 2023 . Vestikavkaza . ru . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911135101/https://en.vestikavkaza.ru/news/Georgia-does-not-recognize-so-called-%E2%80%9Celections%E2%80%9D-in-Karabakh.html . live .
  30. Web site: Karadag . Cuneyt . 2023-09-16 . Germany says it does not recognize 'election' in Karabakh region . 2023-10-02 . www.aa.com.tr.
  31. Web site: 2023-09-15 . Berlin neither recognizes Karabakh as independent, nor recent elections there . 2023-10-02 . Report News Agency . en.
  32. Web site: 2023-09-15 . Germany does not recognize so-called "presidential elections" held in Azerbaijan's Karabakh - MFA . 2023-10-02 . Trend.Az . en.
  33. Web site: Magyarország kiáll Azerbajdzsán területi integritásának tiszteletben tartása mellett . . 12 September 2023 . en . 11 September 2023.
  34. News: Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: So-called "presidential elections" in Karabakh are illegitimate . 12 September 2023 . Azerbaijan State News Agency.
  35. News: Ismukhan . Tasnem . Hungary considers so-called "presidential elections" in Azerbaijan's Karabakh illegitimate – MFA . 12 September 2023 . Turkic World . 11 September 2023 . en.
  36. Web site: Kazakhstan supports sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan - MFA. 12 September 2023. Kazinform.
  37. Web site: 2023-09-12 . Заявление Министерства иностранных дел Республики Казахстан . Kazakhstan MFA . ru.
  38. Web site: Kazakhstan MFA: Kazakhstan supports sovereignty of Azerbaijan . 2023-10-02 . Apa.az . en.
  39. Web site: Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 12, 2023 . 2023-10-02 . mfa.gov.kg . en.
  40. Web site: 2023-09-12 . Kyrgyzstan once again expresses support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan - MFA . 2023-10-02 . News.az . en.
  41. Web site: Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We support Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity . 2023-10-02 . Apa.az . en.
  42. News: Moldova does not recognize so-called "presidential elections" from Nagorno-Karabakh region . 9 September 2023 . . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911135051/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2023/09/09/23007080 . live .
  43. News: Response to Media Queries . 10 September 2023 . . 10 September 2023 .
  44. News: Pakistan calls elections in Karabakh illegal . 11 September 2023 . . 11 September 2023 . en . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911032036/https://www.dawn.com/news/1775253 . live .
  45. News: Pakistan says Karabakh sovereign territory of Azerbaijan, opposes 'so-called election' in region . 11 September 2023 . . 10 September 2023 . en . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911135601/https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=Arab_News&creatorUserId=69172612&dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-13&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1701190480896340401&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arabnews.com%2Fnode%2F2370886%2Fpakistan&sessionId=ab83cb0d467f2490ea20b8d8b85d5901affbabc4&siteScreenName=Arab_News&siteUserId=69172612&theme=light&widgetsVersion=aaf4084522e3a%3A1674595607486&width=600px . live .
  46. Web site: MAE nu recunoaște așa-zisele "alegeri prezidențiale" din regiunea Karabah . . 11 September 2023 . ro.
  47. News: Romanian MFA does not recognize so-called "presidential elections" held in Azerbaijan's Karabakh . 11 September 2023 . . 11 September 2023 . en.
  48. News: No: 218, 9 September 2023, Press Release Regarding the So-Called Elections Held in the Territories of Karabakh Region of Azerbaijan Under the Control of Illegal Armenian Forces . 9 September 2023 . . 9 September 2023 . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911135559/https://www.mfa.gov.tr/no_-218_-azerbaycan-in-karabag-bolgesinde-duzenlenen-sozde-secimler-hk.en.mfa . live .
  49. News: Erdogan Says Will Speak With Armenian PM On Karabakh Election . 11 September 2023 . . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911135601/https://www.barrons.com/news/erdogan-says-will-speak-with-armenian-pm-on-karabakh-election-768e6179 . live .
  50. News: Заява МЗС України щодо невизнання так званих "президентських виборів" на території Карабаху, Азербайджан . 9 September 2023 . . 9 September 2023 . uk.
  51. News: Україна не визнає так званих "виборів президента" на території Карабаху . 11 September 2023 . РБК-Украина . uk . 10 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230910125959/https://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/ukrayina-viznae-zvanih-viboriv-prezidenta-1694288484.html . live .
  52. News: US doesn't recognize so-called "presidential elections" in Karabakh – State Department . 11 September 2023 . . 11 September 2023 . en.
  53. 1700749838227325207. FergusAuldFCDO. Böyük Britaniya sentyabrın 9-da Qarabağda keçirilən qondarma “prezident seçkiləri”ni tanımır. Biz beynəlxalq hüququn prinsip və normalarının əhəmiyyətini vurğulayaraq, Azərbaycanın suverenliyini və ərazi bütövlüyünü dəstəkləyirik.. Fergus. Auld. 10 September 2023. 10 September 2023. az. Great Britain does not recognize the so-called "presidential elections" held in Karabakh on September 9. We support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, emphasizing the importance of the principles and norms of international law..
  54. News: Envoy: UK does not recognize so-called 'elections' in Azerbaijan's Karabakh region . 11 September 2023 . Report News Agency . 10 September 2023 . en . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911135658/https://report.az/en/foreign-politics/pakistani-mfa-condemns-elections-in-azerbaijan-s-karabakh-region/ . live .
  55. Web site: Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan . . 11 September 2023 . 11 September 2023 . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911135602/https://mfa.uz/en/press/news/2023/statement-by-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-uzbekistan---34505 . live .
  56. News: 'Uzbekistan does not recognize elections in Nagorno-Karabakh,' – Foreign Ministry . 11 September 2023 . daryo.uz . en . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911140100/https://daryo.uz/en/2023/09/11/uzbekistan-does-not-recognize-elections-in-nagorno-karabakh-foreign-ministry . live .
  57. News: Uzbekistan does not recognize so-called "presidential elections" held in Azerbaijan's Karabakh – MFA . 11 September 2023 . . 11 September 2023 . en . 11 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230911140114/https://en.trend.az/news_ajax.php . live .

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