The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) is a republic with limited recognition in the South Caucasus. Nagorno-Karabakh Republic controls most of the territory of the former Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast and some of the surrounding area. It is recognized by only three other non-UN member states, Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnistria. The rest of the international community recognize Nagorno-Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. In November 2012, a member of Uruguay's foreign relations committee stated that his country could recognize Nagorno-Karabakh's independence. In 2012 the Parliament of New South Wales, an Australian state, called upon the Australian government to recognise Nagorno-Karabakh.
Contents
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Abkhazia
- Armenia
- Transnistria
- United States
- International organisation participation
- Participation in international sports federations
- References
At the present, no diplomatic missions of other countries exist in Nagorno-Karabakh. On the other hand, the Republic has built a small network of representative offices around the world. Currently it has representative offices in 7 countries.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign policy of the state is governed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. The Ministry is based in Stepanakert. Currently, the Minister is Karen Mirzoyan.
Abkhazia
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Abkhazia recognized each other. Formal diplomatic relations have probably not been established between the two countries.
Armenia
Nagorno-Karabakh has very close relations with Armenia. It functions as a de facto part of Armenia. A representative office of Nagorno-Karabakh was established in Yerevan.
Transnistria
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Transnistria recognized each other. While they have probably not established formal diplomatic relations, there are many joint activities between the two countries. In 2001, both countries in Stepanakert signed the Protocol on Cooperation and Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Transnistria and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nagorno-Karabakh.
United States
United States has not established diplomatic relations with the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and recognizes it as part of Azerbaijan. Support for Nagorno-Karabakh in the United States is manifested above all at the state legislature level. Several of them have adopted NKR support resolutions. In May 2012, the Rhode Island House of Representatives in the United States passed a resolution calling on President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress to recognize Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. On August 2012, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a similar resolution. In April 2013, the Maine House of Representatives and Senate in the United States passed a resolution accepting Nagorno Karabakh's independence and urging President Barack Obama to also accept Nagorno Karabakh's independence. In May 2013, the Louisiana State Senate in the United States passed a resolution accepting Nagorno Karabakh's independence and expressed support for the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic's efforts to develop as a free and independent nation. In May 2014, the California State Assembly passed a measure recognizing Nagorno-Karabakh's independence with a 70-1 vote. The measure also calls for President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress to recognize Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Nagorno-Karabakh Republic has established a representative office in Washington, D.C.
International organisation participation
The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic is a member of one international organization, the Community for Democracy and Human Rights, also commonly known as the Commonwealth of Unrecognized States.
Participation in international sports federations
The Nagorno-Karabakh Football Association is a member of Confederation of Independent Football Associations. Nagorno-Karabakh participated on 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup in Sweden.