INTERNATIONAL STRUCTURES POSITION MUCH INERT HAMPERING RECOGNITION OF NAGORNO KARABAKH INDEPENDENCEAugust 13, 2002 - 23:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At present the position of the international structures is characterized by rather strong inertness, which hampers the juridical recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh independence. Russian State Duma expert Viktor Sheinis told "Arminfo" agency about it. In his words, the forces resisting to the international recognition of NKR are still rather strong, and in the near future their opposition will be hard to overcome. But in his opinion, the most important thing is that the Nagorno Karabakh Republic really exists, tens of thousands people are protected and live worthy lives. "This is the reason why I would not overestimate the significance of the international recognition of NKR, as it is connected not so much with some efforts of the Karabakh party and its friends, but with the principle of inviolability of borders and other factors, which are frequently turned into fetish," - the Russian politician noted. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |