Baku’s idea on ‘intermediate status’ for independent Artsakh contradicts to international lawJuly 13, 2011 - 21:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - “Who entitled Baku leadership to interfere in inferior of independent countries and offer an ‘intermediate status’ to neighboring states?” according to Adviser to the NKR Foreign Minister Ruben Zargaryan. “The idea of Baku on ‘intermediate status’ for independent Artsakh contradicts to international law, which records that the right of political status determination belongs to people, and no one else,” said Zargaryan commenting on head of public-political issues of Azerbaijan’s Presidential Administration, Ali Gasanov’s proposals to grant Nagorno Karabakh an ‘intermediate status’. According to Gasanov, granting of the above mentioned status is a concession on the part of Baku. “For Ali Gasanov, it would be more appropriate to offer an ‘intermediate status’ for Azerbaijan,” Zargaryan told Analitika.at.ua. in an interview. The Adviser to the NKR Foreign Minister noted that attempt of Baku administration to dictate the so called ‘intermediate status’ to NKR is Azerbaijan’s strive to strikethrough the whole irreproachable international legal foundation for proclamation of NKR independence, its Constitution, legitimacy of elections, as well as international law, which qualifies Nagorno Karabakh as an independent state and imperatively dictates recognition of Nagorno Karabakh Republic’s independence. The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |