Do not blame Armenia for not recognizing NKR’s independence: Bako Sahakyan

The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh will continue the process of its international recognition, NKR President Bako Sahakyan told a press conference on Friday.

According to Sahakyan the advisory ruling by the International Court of Justice over the legality of Kosovo’s independence will bring about new geopolitical situation.

Sahakyan also said he did not see Karabakh’s future status as one that used to be during the Soviet era.

“Armenia’ President [Serzh Sargsyan] is pursuing such a policy which greatly differs from the destructive policy of the other side,” said he.

In his words Armenia’s constructive efforts are aimed at the settlement of the NK issue which has greatly been appreciated by the international community, while Azerbaijan attempts to fail the negotiations process and does not contribute to the logics of the process.

“NKR in turn tries to contribute to the work of OSCE Minsk Group,” said Bako Sahakyan, adding that the relative peace that currently exists in the region, has been established also due to the OSCE MG’s efforts.

The reason the talks are not that much effective is that NKR does not participate in them.

Further he said he did not think that ICJ’s ruling over Kosovo will seriously affect the works by OSCE MG, but even if it does, Karabakh will only welcome it.

“Recognition of Karabakh’s independence by Armenia must not be an end itself; this is a process that must have its substantiation. We must take it into consideration that Armenia is responsible in front of the international community, therefore Armenia must not be blamed for not recognizing NKR’s independence,” explained NKR President Bako Sahakyan, adding that that day will definitely come.