NAGORNO-KARABAKH’S RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION TOP PRIORITY, FM STATES
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April 6 2010
Armenia
The recognition of the Nagorno-Karabakh people’s right to
self-determination is the top priority of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace
process, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian stated at a news
conference held jointly with EU Commissioner for Enlargement and
European Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule.
As regards RA Serzh Sargsyan’s interview with Der Spiegel, particularly
his statement that the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh problem is
a matter of hours provided Azerbaijan recognizes Nagorno-Karabakh’s
independence and, on the other hand, that the Madrid principles,
which were published last July, say Nagorno-Karabakh’s status must
be legally regulated by means of national referendum contradict each
other, Nalbandian said that "our position has not changed in any way."
"We have repeatedly stated – and not only we, but the three Co-Chairs
realize as well -that the recognition of the Nagorno-Karabakh people’s
right to self-determination, which can actually be exercised, is the
top priority of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process. In this context
the President’s statement means this. And if this major problem is
resolved, the others will be easier to discuss and solutions will be
found," Nalbandian said.