Karabakh recognition doesn't contradict international law norms - expertMay 19, 2011 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of Karabakh independence does not run counter to international law norms, nor will it harm the conflict settlement process, according to a legal scholar. As Andreas Ghukasyan stated at a discussion titled “Karabakh Issue in Armenia and International Scene: New Situation, Old Approaches”, border inviolability principle has long lost its urgency, which is proved by secession of Kosovo, South Ossetia and Abkhazia. “Under current conditions, Armenia must reconsider its position on Karabakh conflict settlement and develop a specific policy. Armenia must recognize Karabakh as an equal state, as its non-recognition of Artsakh gives Azerbaijan reason to lay claims to Karabakh lands,” the expert said. “No one will be able to force Artsakh into unilateral concessions,” the expert stressed, adding that Armenia and Artsakh must legalize their union. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |