We will breathe new life to the process of Artsakh international recognition, Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan stated on Wednesday in Stepanakert, where he is attending ceremonies dedicated to the 26th anniversary of Shushi liberation and formation of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army.

Speaking about the talks with Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan, Pashinyan said those were efficient, pointing to the need of continuing strong relations and bolstering new formats for cooperation between the two Armenian states.

Reflecting on the issue of the return of the Nagorno Karabakh to the negotiations table, Pashinyan said: “We should clearly answer to the question whether we want to resolve the issue or not. If the international community, Azerbaijan want to solve the matter, it is illogical to discuss the conflict in a format which renders no solutions to the problem. How can negotiation format solve an issue when one of the main sides of the process is not a part to is. This is a matter of pragmatism not emotions.”

Pashinyan went on insisting that Artsakh leadership is the one that should speak on behalf of Artsakh.

“The most important component of the conflict settlement is the right format. The Artsakh Republic as one of the full parties to the conflict should become a party to the peace process,” added Pashinyan.