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KAREN BEKARYAN: NKR MFA SHOULD TAKE STEPS TOWARDS RECOGNITION OF ARTSAKH
Anna Nazaryan
"Radiolur"
27.07.2010 15:55
"After the ruling of the Hague Court, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Nagorno Karabakh had to take steps towards recognition of Artsakh's
independence, involving civil society representatives in the process.
The Parliaments of Armenia and Artsakh also have to do something,"
analyst Karen Bekaryan told a press conference today.
The decision of the International Court of Justice is not legally
binding, but it creates a certain political background. It will have
an active and positive influence on the negotiation process on the
Karabakh conflict settlement, Karen Bekaryan is assured. According
to him, Azerbaijan is also aware of this influence.
"We should not rush to the Hague Court inspired by its ruling on
Kosovo," Karen Bekaryan said, adding that "it will harm the negotiation
process under way within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. He
does believe, however, that certain steps need to be taken.
"First of all, it's Artsakh that should take steps. It's necessary
to start the process of recognition of Artsakh through executive,
legislative and civil society circles, establish parliamentary
contacts, create parliamentary friendship groups, interparliamentary
commissions, etc," Karen Bekaryan said.
"Let's view the negotiations and recognition as separate processes.
Not being a party to the talks, Artsakh is not constrained and is
free to act," he added.
The analyst says one should not be pessimistic, recalling how much
pessimism was there at the beginning of the process of recognition of
the Armenian Genocide. "Imagine what will happen if eight countries
recognize Artsakh's independence."
Karen Bekaryan stated, however, that it's not expedient to recognize
the independence of Artsakh today. "Nevertheless, this is a proper
opportunity to launch the process and convene consultations."
From: A. Papazian
Anna Nazaryan
"Radiolur"
27.07.2010 15:55
"After the ruling of the Hague Court, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Nagorno Karabakh had to take steps towards recognition of Artsakh's
independence, involving civil society representatives in the process.
The Parliaments of Armenia and Artsakh also have to do something,"
analyst Karen Bekaryan told a press conference today.
The decision of the International Court of Justice is not legally
binding, but it creates a certain political background. It will have
an active and positive influence on the negotiation process on the
Karabakh conflict settlement, Karen Bekaryan is assured. According
to him, Azerbaijan is also aware of this influence.
"We should not rush to the Hague Court inspired by its ruling on
Kosovo," Karen Bekaryan said, adding that "it will harm the negotiation
process under way within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. He
does believe, however, that certain steps need to be taken.
"First of all, it's Artsakh that should take steps. It's necessary
to start the process of recognition of Artsakh through executive,
legislative and civil society circles, establish parliamentary
contacts, create parliamentary friendship groups, interparliamentary
commissions, etc," Karen Bekaryan said.
"Let's view the negotiations and recognition as separate processes.
Not being a party to the talks, Artsakh is not constrained and is
free to act," he added.
The analyst says one should not be pessimistic, recalling how much
pessimism was there at the beginning of the process of recognition of
the Armenian Genocide. "Imagine what will happen if eight countries
recognize Artsakh's independence."
Karen Bekaryan stated, however, that it's not expedient to recognize
the independence of Artsakh today. "Nevertheless, this is a proper
opportunity to launch the process and convene consultations."
From: A. Papazian