“The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan supported this in the documents signed by them. OSCE all members also supported this cochairmanship format,” Lavrov said.
“Everything depends on Azerbaijan’s internal condition. It’s known that the so-called “Karabakh issue” is a means to divert Azerbaijanis from economic and social issues. Oil trough is being failed, and mid-clan struggle is increasing. All this, of course, causes concerns.”
I urge all concerned to show greater political will, not only to strengthen the ceasefire regime and implement previous commitments, but to renew a sustainable and comprehensive negotiation process,” the UN chief said.
The defense ministry of Nagorno Karabakh informed the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry’s report on the Nagorno Karabakh forces making a sabotage infiltration attempt overnight February 21 and retreating by suffering losses is a false report.
“An intensity of interactions and close coordinating is seen between the foreign ministries of the two countries within the frameworks of UN, EEU, CSTO, CIS, OSCE, BSEC and other entities and organizations,” the Russian Ministry said.
“The referendum held on February 20 is yet another evidence of the determination of the people of Artsakh to organise their public life by democratic processes. The current Constitutional Referendum is aimed at choosing the system of governance that the people of Nagorno-Karabakh consider more relevant to their needs.”
“Artsakh’s political system has a peculiarity, both political figures of Artsakh and authorities, as well as, people are getting prepared, accordingly, they strive to develop political structures.”
“I congratulate the Nagorno Karabakh Republic for organizing this kind of referendum. This referendum together with the new Constitution will open a new path for independence of Karabakh,” he said.
Commenting on Azerbaijan’s “black list” and his possibility to be included in it, Frank Engel said, “I have recently checked it, I am not included in the list yet. If I am included, I will not be surprised since I have no plans to spend my vacations in Azerbaijan,” he said.
As of 03:00, 69.540 citizens (87.6%) of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR) voted in favor of the Constitutional referendum.
