According to Artsakh Republic statistics, 13% economic growth was reported in NKR in 2009, NKR Permanent Representative to Germany stated.

As Harutyun Grigoryan stated in an interview with Eurasisches Magazin, economic difficulties Artsakh is facing are caused by Azerbaijan’s blockade, as well as non-recognition of Karabakh, preventing attraction of foreign investments.

The Permanent Representative characterized tourism as one of the main sectors in country’s economy.