Secretary of the Republican Party of Armenia parliamentary groupEduard Sharmazanov said that drastic changes in the Karabakh conflict settlement process are possible only if Azerbaijan recognizes independence of Nagorno Karabakh.

“However, progress is unlikely as long as Azerbaijan keeps up warlike rhetoric,” Mr. Sharmazanov told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.

As for the possibility of resumption of hostilities by Azerbaijan, he noted that Azerbaijan willnot dare plunge intoa militaryadventure,due to its previous "bitter experience."

“Launching new aggression against Karabakh will be fatal for Azerbaijan," Mr.Sharmazanov said, adding that Armeniastands for peaceful resolution of theconflict but is not afraid of a war.