Ruben Zargaryan: Karabakh issue resolved through formation of independent Karabakh RepublicJanuary 20, 2009 - 12:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Statements that the destiny of Karabakh is in the hands of world powers demonstrate disbelief and lack of professionalism in analysis of global political processes. The history of Armenia has shown that confidence in decisions of the world powers results in calamity, an NKR official said. "Determination of Nagorno Karabakh's status is the exclusive right of its people, who hold the key to their homeland. The issue has been already resolved through formation of independent Karabakh Republic," Ruben Zargaryan, historian and adviser to Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "The Nagorno Karabakh Republic is a state with its own national interests, the fact acknowledged by many countries," he said, adding that The Convention on the Rights and Duties of States was a treaty (which was later accepted as part of customary international law) signed at Montevideo, Uruguay, on December 26, 1933 reads that "the political existence of the state is independent of recognition by the other states." The Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict can't be resolved without soonest recognition of NKR independence and its full-fledged participation in talks. At that, NKR recognition should be the starting point but not the final one. Upon fulfillment of these two fundamental conditions, other complicated issues such as territories, refugees and borders, according to Zargaryan. "Independence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic cannot be questioned. A peace agreement meeting the interests of the people of Artsakh and Azerbaijan should be signed as soon as possible. To secure international recognition of Karabakh, systematic and purposeful work is needed," he said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. 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. 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |