A generation grew up in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, that has been living with idea they are an independent state, adopt decisions by their own and there could be no process to convince them otherwise, Armenian Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan told a press conference attended by representatives Russian media outlets.
“The Nagorno Karabakh conflict is a typical example of self-determination of people. The people that was forced to protect that right with arms in an imposed war and later established an efficient state administration system, democratic system, where elections are conducted, a parliament is formed, and a president is elected with a judicial system and own logic of economic development. The Nagorno Karabakh people have realized all the mechanisms necessary for the recognition of a statehood in the course of the past 24 years since the establishment of the ceasefire regime,” the minister explained.
Expanding on the NK settlement process, Minister Sargsyan underlined the Armenian side is open to conduct negotiations and highlighted the process of finding ways to solve the conflict is directly linked to the respect to the right of people for self-determination.
“All the remaining issues in this context should be solved considering the need of the Nagorno Karabakh people security and the right for free development,” stressed the minister, adding, regretfully, attempts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs are disrupted by Azerbaijan which, apparently, is not keen on resolving the conflict.
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