Karabakh's international recognition won't change much: Alexander Iskandaryan

Nagorno Karabakh's international independence will not change much, politologist and Director of Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan told a press conference today.

"I am not saying that the recognition of NKR's independence does not change anything, I am saying that it will generally change little," said he, adding that Armenia's recognition of Karabakh's independence will likewise bring about little change for its international recognition.

According to him, Karabakh should be recognized by countries like US, Russia, Turkey, Iran, as well as by European ones for it to be internationally recognized. This will also make Azerbaijan to walk down a path in the conflict's settlement beneficial for Karabakh itself.

But according to Mr Iskandaryan Karabakh's recognition by those countries is impossible.

"Is that possible to make? The answer is no. Karabakh's recognition by Uruguay will not make Azerbaijan make concessions," explained he.

Should Armenia recognize NKR's independence, it may that way disrupt the current format of the settlement.

"The partner should not be ignored. For better or worse, our partner is Azerbaijan. For the process to be preserved, it is necessary to have the format that exists today," said he.

Further Mr Iskandaryan said it would be correct to preserve the OSCE Minsk Group format.

"There is no need to expect the Minsk Group to resolve the conflict given the parties themselves do not want it," he noted, adding that Armenia has missed the chance to recognize Karabakh's independence since Levon Ter-Petrosyan's presidency.