Court’s ruling on Kosovo assists to Nagorno Karabakh

In case of correct policy, the decision by the International Court of Justice in the Hague that Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia did not violate international law, will positively influence the process of recognition and declaration of independence of Nagorno Karabakh, told media leader of Heritage Party, ex foreign minister of Armenia, Raffi Hovhannisian.

He said that Armenia should recognize Nagorno Karabakh’s independence first. “Armenia was to recognize the independence of Nagorno Karabakh still in 1992; however, this wasn’t done. We’ve made a mistake, we were late. In 1994, after reaching a trilateral agreement on cessation of hostilities, Armenia was to show a legal position over Nagorno Karabakh,” said politician.

He also pointed that during his ministerial years, there were countries which were ready seriously consider issue of recognition of NKR. He said that it was clear that the West is following Kosovo’s way, Russia should give an answer, OSCE MG Co-Chairs showed that they prefer right to self-determination than any other principles.

“The International Court of Justice showed it yesterday. But we played politics. And as a result – nothing,” he added.