Artsakh will never be a part of Azerbaijan

The position of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic is unchangeable. The conflict can't be resolved without participation of NKR as a full-fledged party. The OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs understand that Stepanakert should be a participant in all stages of the process: from exchange of views up to development and implementation of agreements.

As to the level of representation, it should be adequate to that of other sides, specifically Azerbaijan. If talks are held at the level of heads of state, so NKR should also be represented by President.

Azerbaijan presents his own interpretation of the international law but it doesn't mean that it's correct. The principle of territorial integrity can't dominate the international law. Recognition of Kosovo, Abkhazia and South Ossetia is a vivid example that the only way to resolve the Karabakh conflict is to recognize the right of Artsakh people to self-determination.

I would like to repeat that resolution of the conflict is impossible without full-fledged participation of Nagorno Karabakh in negotiations. Our position is that we can't return to the past. Artsakh will never be a part of Azerbaijan. NKR security should never be an article of commerce either. As to other issues, we are ready to discuss them with Azerbaijan.

I think that the national stance on resolution of the Karabakh conflict has been already developed. We are grateful to Armenia for advocating our interests in the process, which is presently dragged out due to defective format of talks. Baku's non-constructive position prevents resolution of the lingering conflict.

Our republic possesses human potential and natural resources essential for sustainable development. We will strengthen our statehood and develop economy. We will work for the glorious future of our people.