Interfax, Russia
April 30 2009

Karabakh disagrees with some of Madrid principles – minister

STEPANAKERT April 30

Foreign minister of the unrecognized Karabakh republic Georgy
Petrosian has voiced the disagreement of Karabakh authorities with
some of the Madrid principles -the foundation of the Karabakh
settlement process.

"None can thrust anything on us. We are ready to deter any challenge,
being guided by our own interests," he told the Karabakh parliament on
Thursday. According to the minister, the problem cannot be resolved
without bearing in mind the opinion of Karabakh.

The Karabakh position is invariable – Karabakh must remain
independent, develop freely and ensure its security, the minister
said.

Karabakh may tighten its position if necessary, Petrosian said.