The press secretary of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) Eduard Sharmazanov expressed his view on experts' remarks regarding the progress of Karabakh talks in a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.

“Either before, or after Karabakh conflict settlement negotiations, experts suggest the authorities are making concessions on the issue. However, the authorities adhere to their position, which was voiced on many occasions,” he stressed.

“As Edward Nalbandian recently stated, Armenia sees the solution of the issue in observation of the 3 principles, considering the right of Karabakh people for self-determination as the most important one. No progress is possible without taking the view of the people and authorities of Karabakh into consideration,” Sharmazanov stressed.

“Expert comments are the problem of experts themselves. As Armenian authorities repeatedly stated, the issue of Karabakh status is essential. Armenian authorities will never act to the detriment of Karabakh interests. Such concerns were always voiced, Kazan meeting not being the first case. Deauville statement mainly corresponds to the assessment of our authorities. Progress after Kazan meeting depends on readiness to consider the opinion of Karabakh and Azerbaijan's constructive approach,” Sharmazanov noted.

In an interview with RFE/RL, ex-foreign minister of Armenia, head of Civilitas Foundation Vardan Oskanyan commented on June 25 Armenia-Russia-Azerbaijan presidential meeting on Karabakh issue. As he noted, on the threshold of the meeting, President Sargsyan must issue an address to Armenian people, specifically considering recent statements of Azeri leader on the document which must reflect both the principle of territorial integrity and people's right for self-determination. According to Oskanyan, mention of a document to be signed suggests one or both sides agreed to concessions.