In the conversation with Aravot.am, referring to the independence referendum held in Scotland, as a result the Scottish people did not support the idea of independence, the Chairman of RA NA Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs, Artak Zakaryan, in particular, said, “The independence referendum held in Scotland has one key importance, which is irrefutable in terms of formation and establishment of the states. This is the execution of the right to self-determination of nations, to which any entity has a natural right. In terms of international law, it is undisputed and supreme right, and can never be subordinated to other political and legal norms and principles. Though the Scottish people as a result of exercising their right have not supported the idea of independence, the fact remains that they have had a full legitimate opportunity to apply their right to self-determination, which, in any way and by any political force, was not put into contradiction with other principles and norms.
The evolution of independence of conflicts and the states, as a rule, have many factors and circumstances different from each other. Each case has its own peculiarities and it is hard to put definite equal signs. But one thing is clear. Each solution (regardless of its outcome) inevitably provides the idea of exercising the right to self-determination and its recognition, internationally. The Scottish referendum is a classic example of exercising the right to self-determination.”
Nelly GRIGORYAN
