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July 23 2010
Hague International Court lends hand to Nagorno-Karabakh
July 23, 2010 | 12:04
The Hague International Court prioritized the principle of
self-determination over territorial integrity, Chairman of Standing
Committee on Foreign Relations, NKR Parliament, told NEWS.am,
commenting on The Hague Court's decision on Kosovo's independence.
According to him, this may become a basis for the international legal
recognition of Karabakh's independence.
`It is important to understand the Karabakh issue is actually solved.
Nagorno-Karabakh has been an independent state for 20 years and the
world should realize this. The Hague International Court said clearly
and unequivocally the international law does not ban proclaiming
independence,' Atanesyan said, adding fundamental changes in
international law occurred in the Hague International Court,
completely applicable to Nagorno-Karabakh.
The MP considers it pointless that the decision is rather political
than legal. `There is no point in making a decision, then condemn and
justify oneself. Such conduct by the international community should
not be considered a political decision,' the deputy said.
`The Hague decision gave Nagorno-Karabakh an opportunity to legally
stand upon its right for independence in the international arena. As
to how NKR will benefit from this, it is the task of Armenian
diplomacy. Now it is crucial, the precedent was established,'
Atanesyan concluded.
From: A. Papazian
July 23 2010
Hague International Court lends hand to Nagorno-Karabakh
July 23, 2010 | 12:04
The Hague International Court prioritized the principle of
self-determination over territorial integrity, Chairman of Standing
Committee on Foreign Relations, NKR Parliament, told NEWS.am,
commenting on The Hague Court's decision on Kosovo's independence.
According to him, this may become a basis for the international legal
recognition of Karabakh's independence.
`It is important to understand the Karabakh issue is actually solved.
Nagorno-Karabakh has been an independent state for 20 years and the
world should realize this. The Hague International Court said clearly
and unequivocally the international law does not ban proclaiming
independence,' Atanesyan said, adding fundamental changes in
international law occurred in the Hague International Court,
completely applicable to Nagorno-Karabakh.
The MP considers it pointless that the decision is rather political
than legal. `There is no point in making a decision, then condemn and
justify oneself. Such conduct by the international community should
not be considered a political decision,' the deputy said.
`The Hague decision gave Nagorno-Karabakh an opportunity to legally
stand upon its right for independence in the international arena. As
to how NKR will benefit from this, it is the task of Armenian
diplomacy. Now it is crucial, the precedent was established,'
Atanesyan concluded.
From: A. Papazian