No Alternative to Recognition of Karabakh’s Independence says David Babayan

Artsakh’s Presidential Spokesman, David Babayan

YEREVAN (Armenpress)””There is no alternative to the recognition of Karabakh’s independence and the restoration of the complete negotiation format, said Spokesman of Nagorno-Karabakh’s President, David Babayan.

“Azerbaijan insists on the phased option which is a form of delaying the process, seeking to obtain a more advantageous position. If Azerbaijan is trying to show that it is interested in the conflict settlement and doesn’t see any option than the phased one, it must recognize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic’s independence; we will also recognize Azerbaijan and will sit around the negotiation table to discuss various issues. There is no other option. Karabakh’s independence must be recognized, the complete negotiation format must be restored, and time will show the rest. At the same time everyone must understand one thing: there cannot be a return to the past, in terms of the borders as well,”