"Mutual recognition of NKR and Azerbaijan should be a starting point of talks but not the final one," the advisor to the NKR Foreign Minister.

PanARMENIAN.Net - "Status is not an exchange for territories. NKR state status is not a topic of discussion. Its recognition should be followed by conclusion of a peaceful agreement. Mutual recognition of NKR and Azerbaijan should be a starting point of talks but not the final one. The second stage should address to the problems of refugees and borders," Ruben Zargaryan wrote in "Karabakh Reconquista" peace of opinion obtained by PanARMENIAN.Net



"The international law doesn't determine norms obliging a state gaining independence to receive the metropolitan country's consent. UN Resolution 2625 of October 24, 1970 (Declaration On Principles Of International Law Concerning Friendly Relations And Cooperation Among States In Accordance With The Charter Of The United Nations) says that formation of a sovereign and independent state, unification with another state or establishment of any other political status are ways to exercise the right of nations to self-determination," he said.



Despite differences, Russia and West need cooperation. All of the three co-chair countries of the OSCE Minsk Group do recognize the right of Nagorno Karabakh people to self-determination. Joint recognition of NKR's independent would help alleviate tensions between Russia and West. Protraction is not favorable for anyone. Recognition is just a statement of fact," he concluded.