Secretary of Republican Party of Armenia parliamentary group Eduard Sharmazanov said that the ruling of the International Court of Justice on lawfulness of Kosovo's secession from Serbia will have a positive impact on international recognition of NKR's independence.

The ruling indicates that the people's right to self-determination gradually prevails over the principle of territorial integrity, Sharmazanov told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.

“Of course, Karabakh and Kosovo are different issues, but the ruling will have a positive impact on recognition of Artsakh’s independence. Every nation has the right to manage its destiny independently,” noted Sharmazanov, adding that the ruling may serve as another reason for hysteria in Azerbaijan.

On July 22, the International Court of Justice said that Kosovo's unilateral secession from Serbia in 2008 did not violate international law.