Latvia not ready to recognize Artsakh independence, FM says![]() November 15, 2012 - 17:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Latvia is not ready yet to recognize Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Latvian Foreign Minister said. “Solution to Karabakh problem must be based on the principles of territorial integrity and peoples’ right to self-determination,” Edgars Rinkēvičs told a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, noting peaceful settlement of the issue as the only acceptable option. The Latvian Minister said discussions on Artsakh recognition will not foster the problem solution and stressed the need to continue negotiations. Partner news Nalbandian drew the co-chairs’ attention to ongoing military rhetoric of Azerbaijan, which undermines possibility for peaceful settlement. Tigran Sargsyan: the authorities will do the utmost in the coming 4-5 years to ensure favorable conditions for the people. Members of all parliamentary groups, PM, Energy Minister and the chair of the Public Services Regulatory Commission were invited to participate. Vahan Hovhannisyan voiced hope that the ruling authorities acknowledge the difficulties Armenia currently faces. Partner news |