Karabakh recognition doesn't contradict international law norms - expertMay 19, 2011 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of Karabakh independence does not run counter to international law norms, nor will it harm the conflict settlement process, according to a legal scholar. As Andreas Ghukasyan stated at a discussion titled “Karabakh Issue in Armenia and International Scene: New Situation, Old Approaches”, border inviolability principle has long lost its urgency, which is proved by secession of Kosovo, South Ossetia and Abkhazia. “Under current conditions, Armenia must reconsider its position on Karabakh conflict settlement and develop a specific policy. Armenia must recognize Karabakh as an equal state, as its non-recognition of Artsakh gives Azerbaijan reason to lay claims to Karabakh lands,” the expert said. “No one will be able to force Artsakh into unilateral concessions,” the expert stressed, adding that Armenia and Artsakh must legalize their union. Top stories 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. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Erdogan’s approval rating falls below 40 percent: survey A total of 53.4 percent of respondents said they disapprove of the performance of Erdoğan. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. |