NKR Foreign Ministry: Artsakh people’s right to decide on own fate will be recognized by international community

July 24, 2010 - 13:32 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - International Court of Justice ruling on Kosovo independence legally confirmed that people’s right to self-determination does not violate norms and principles of international law, including territorial integrity principle, Artsakh Foreign Ministry statement said.

“The resolution is very important both from political and moral viewpoint, its precedent- related significance not to be limited by Kosovo instance. Having fulfilled its right to formation of independent state, Artsakh people had to resist Azeri military aggression, leaving thousands of victims and refugees. These actions have yet to be assessed by international community,” the statement emphasized.

While confronting Baku’s aggressive policy, Karabakh people continue with formation of a democratic state, integral to South Caucasus regional security system.

“Artsakh people’s right to decide on its own fate will undoubtedly be recognized by international community. This right was fulfilled in accordance with basic norms of international law,” the statement concluded.

On 22 July, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion on Kosovo's declaration of independence. The ICJ ruled that a declaration of independence does not violate any UN resolution or international law.