Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian does not exclude the perspective of having one country recognize Artsakh Republic by the end of year. “Recognition by one country is not enough, but everything has its beginning,” Minister Nalbandian told reporters in Stepanakert, as he commented on the possibility of recognition of Artsakh’s independence by Armenia.
“The negotiation process is aimed at exceptionally peaceful settlement of the conflict. We should reach not just recognition, but also realization of Artsakh people for self-determination. This will allow to hope for Artsakh’s recognition,” Edward Nalbandian said.
The Foreign Ministry said “Azerbaijan is losing in the negotiations, the Azerbaijani leadership has forced itself into deadlock, because what the Azerbaijani leadership is doing is completely different from what the Co-Chairs holding international mandate are doing.”
“Having forced itself into deadlock, the Azeri side is trying to use force, which, they think will bring them bigger success. But soldiers in Artsakh have proven their illusions are void,” Minister Nalbandian stated.