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THE MECHANISM OF THE NKR INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION IS LAUNCHED: THE GOALS AND INTERESTS OF URUGUAY
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Tuesday, 13 September 2011 04:41
On September 9, 2011, Foreign Minister of Uruguay Luis Almagro made
a statement on the recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The
Minister noted that Nagorno Karabakh was a historical part of Armenia
and they were researching the issue of coordination and recognition
of the NKR on the state level. "I'm sure that Nagorno Karabakh should
be independent and later reintegrated into Armenia. This is the only
way of resolving the issue", emphasized Uruguay's Foreign Minister.
Surely, this statement is symbolic and it was really a surprise for
many, especially for Azerbaijan. The main reason was the unawareness
of the ground for making the statement and of the consequences it
may have. These issues are, really, of priority interest not only
for our opponents, but also for us and all those who deal with the
Azerbaijani-Karabakh and other conflicts settlement.
Uruguay's motivation is based on historical, political-legal, and
humanitarian interests. Uruguay has a very interesting, or even heroic
history. This country was quite persistent and selfless in struggling
for its freedom and independence. It struggled against the states
exceeding it greatly in the population size, territory, and resources.
First, Uruguay struggled against the Spanish Colonial Empire,
later - against the infringement of the neighboring giants - Brazil
and Argentine. It is interesting that by the achievement of the
independence, the population of Uruguay had made only 75.000 people
and this small country could resist the incomparably greater and
more powerful neighbors. Uruguay's struggle for independence caused
great international resonance. Thousands of volunteers from different
European countries came to support this country. Among them was future
unitor of Italy Garibaldi, who became famous just in Uruguay, which
later helped him in the struggle for his country's independence and
unity. So, in the historical context, Uruguay has much common with
Artsakh. For Uruguay, like for Artsakh, independence is the supreme
value. This is testified even by the country's national motto -
'Libertal o Muerte', which means in Spanish 'Freedom or Death'. That's
why this country comprehends Artsakh's goals and aspirations and
tries to act correspondingly.
No less solid is Uruguay's political-legal interest. The level of
the state's democratic development is a pivotal constituent of this.
Uruguay is a developed democratic state. The corruption level here
is one of the lowest and the level of the population's scholarship
is one of the highest in the world. Surely, this country displays
solidarity with those states, which follow similar values, especially
if the states have unresolved conflicts with undemocratic states,
which publicly advocate Nazism and state that they will annihilate
their opponents.
But, Uruguay cannot be called a dilettantish state, which is unaware
of the modern tendencies of conflicts settlement. On the contrary,
this state has rich experience in this issue. The greatest part of
the country's armed forces, as peacekeepers, is located in different
parts of the world and the UN allocates corresponding amounts for
covering Uruguay's military expenses. Speaking of the political-legal
interests, we should also note an extremely interesting and important
international-legal document - Montevideo Convention on states' rights
and commitments, which was adopted on December 26, 1933 at the 7th
Pan-American Congress taken place in the capital of Uruguay. The USA
was among the signers of the Convention. A whole series of provisions
and conceptions of the Convention were assumed as a basis for the
modern international-legal norms and principles, especially the UN
Charter. Article 3 reads that the political existence of a state
doesn't depend on its recognition by other states. According to the
article, even before achieving the international recognition, a state
has the right to defend its integrity and independence, to ensure
the development and welfare of its own people, to organize itself
in accordance with its interests, to realize the state governance,
to organize the judicial system, and others.
Article 7 reads that a state's recognition can be both tacit, or
implicit, and stated. Uruguay's statement that Nagorno Karabakh should
be independent and later reunite with Armenia is, to a certain extent,
implicit political-legal recognition of the NKR.
The existence of considerable historical and political-legal grounds
justifies the NKR recognition from the humanitarian and moral
points of view. For already twenty years, Karabakh has built its
own independent state without any foreign assistance. The process of
building the Karabakh statehood wasn't easy. Artsakh has experienced
a war and successfully overcome its horrible consequences, including
the post-war syndrome. However, the NKR didn't go the limit and
extremism, even in the situation of the continuous war threats by
Azerbaijan. The existence of the independent Artsakh statehood doesn't
threaten anybody in the world; moreover, it positively impacts the
maintenance of peace and stability in the strategically important
South Caucasus region. And such a state cannot but be recognized.
Surely, the statement of Uruguay's Foreign Minister doesn't mean
automatic recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic's independence.
But, it means that the mechanism of the NKR international recognition
is launched. Naturally, Azerbaijan and Turkey will start their
hysterical attacks on Uruguay. But Uruguay, as it was noted above, can
defend itself; besides, it isn't dependent on them. Moreover, Uruguay
has, actually, struck a crushing moral blow to the Azerbaijani-Turkish
political-ideological jihad still before its start. In its statement,
Uruguay was guided, as it was already noted, by ideals and not
self-interest. Its actions are not caused by mercenary interests,
momentary profit, and pouring of dirty money, i.e. all that makes the
basis of our opponents' propaganda. This aspect is quite frightening
for Azerbaijan, especially in the context of the recent tendencies
of achieving independence by some earlier unrecognized states.
There is no doubt that Uruguay's example will be followed by other
states. It is just the matter of time. And we should continue working
for strengthening our state, developing democracy, and increasing
our citizens' welfare. This is just the safest basis for our future.
David Babayan Political scientist
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Tuesday, 13 September 2011 04:41
On September 9, 2011, Foreign Minister of Uruguay Luis Almagro made
a statement on the recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The
Minister noted that Nagorno Karabakh was a historical part of Armenia
and they were researching the issue of coordination and recognition
of the NKR on the state level. "I'm sure that Nagorno Karabakh should
be independent and later reintegrated into Armenia. This is the only
way of resolving the issue", emphasized Uruguay's Foreign Minister.
Surely, this statement is symbolic and it was really a surprise for
many, especially for Azerbaijan. The main reason was the unawareness
of the ground for making the statement and of the consequences it
may have. These issues are, really, of priority interest not only
for our opponents, but also for us and all those who deal with the
Azerbaijani-Karabakh and other conflicts settlement.
Uruguay's motivation is based on historical, political-legal, and
humanitarian interests. Uruguay has a very interesting, or even heroic
history. This country was quite persistent and selfless in struggling
for its freedom and independence. It struggled against the states
exceeding it greatly in the population size, territory, and resources.
First, Uruguay struggled against the Spanish Colonial Empire,
later - against the infringement of the neighboring giants - Brazil
and Argentine. It is interesting that by the achievement of the
independence, the population of Uruguay had made only 75.000 people
and this small country could resist the incomparably greater and
more powerful neighbors. Uruguay's struggle for independence caused
great international resonance. Thousands of volunteers from different
European countries came to support this country. Among them was future
unitor of Italy Garibaldi, who became famous just in Uruguay, which
later helped him in the struggle for his country's independence and
unity. So, in the historical context, Uruguay has much common with
Artsakh. For Uruguay, like for Artsakh, independence is the supreme
value. This is testified even by the country's national motto -
'Libertal o Muerte', which means in Spanish 'Freedom or Death'. That's
why this country comprehends Artsakh's goals and aspirations and
tries to act correspondingly.
No less solid is Uruguay's political-legal interest. The level of
the state's democratic development is a pivotal constituent of this.
Uruguay is a developed democratic state. The corruption level here
is one of the lowest and the level of the population's scholarship
is one of the highest in the world. Surely, this country displays
solidarity with those states, which follow similar values, especially
if the states have unresolved conflicts with undemocratic states,
which publicly advocate Nazism and state that they will annihilate
their opponents.
But, Uruguay cannot be called a dilettantish state, which is unaware
of the modern tendencies of conflicts settlement. On the contrary,
this state has rich experience in this issue. The greatest part of
the country's armed forces, as peacekeepers, is located in different
parts of the world and the UN allocates corresponding amounts for
covering Uruguay's military expenses. Speaking of the political-legal
interests, we should also note an extremely interesting and important
international-legal document - Montevideo Convention on states' rights
and commitments, which was adopted on December 26, 1933 at the 7th
Pan-American Congress taken place in the capital of Uruguay. The USA
was among the signers of the Convention. A whole series of provisions
and conceptions of the Convention were assumed as a basis for the
modern international-legal norms and principles, especially the UN
Charter. Article 3 reads that the political existence of a state
doesn't depend on its recognition by other states. According to the
article, even before achieving the international recognition, a state
has the right to defend its integrity and independence, to ensure
the development and welfare of its own people, to organize itself
in accordance with its interests, to realize the state governance,
to organize the judicial system, and others.
Article 7 reads that a state's recognition can be both tacit, or
implicit, and stated. Uruguay's statement that Nagorno Karabakh should
be independent and later reunite with Armenia is, to a certain extent,
implicit political-legal recognition of the NKR.
The existence of considerable historical and political-legal grounds
justifies the NKR recognition from the humanitarian and moral
points of view. For already twenty years, Karabakh has built its
own independent state without any foreign assistance. The process of
building the Karabakh statehood wasn't easy. Artsakh has experienced
a war and successfully overcome its horrible consequences, including
the post-war syndrome. However, the NKR didn't go the limit and
extremism, even in the situation of the continuous war threats by
Azerbaijan. The existence of the independent Artsakh statehood doesn't
threaten anybody in the world; moreover, it positively impacts the
maintenance of peace and stability in the strategically important
South Caucasus region. And such a state cannot but be recognized.
Surely, the statement of Uruguay's Foreign Minister doesn't mean
automatic recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic's independence.
But, it means that the mechanism of the NKR international recognition
is launched. Naturally, Azerbaijan and Turkey will start their
hysterical attacks on Uruguay. But Uruguay, as it was noted above, can
defend itself; besides, it isn't dependent on them. Moreover, Uruguay
has, actually, struck a crushing moral blow to the Azerbaijani-Turkish
political-ideological jihad still before its start. In its statement,
Uruguay was guided, as it was already noted, by ideals and not
self-interest. Its actions are not caused by mercenary interests,
momentary profit, and pouring of dirty money, i.e. all that makes the
basis of our opponents' propaganda. This aspect is quite frightening
for Azerbaijan, especially in the context of the recent tendencies
of achieving independence by some earlier unrecognized states.
There is no doubt that Uruguay's example will be followed by other
states. It is just the matter of time. And we should continue working
for strengthening our state, developing democracy, and increasing
our citizens' welfare. This is just the safest basis for our future.
David Babayan Political scientist