Expert: Karabakh’s non-participation in negotiations hampers the process![]() March 10, 2011 - 13:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of European Integration NGO Karen Bekaryan said that the lack of Nagorno Karabakh’s signature under the statement of the three Presidents in Sochi is a step backward for the Armenian side. This is the third statement of the Armenian, Russian and Azerbaijani President, which is not signed by Nagorno Karabakh, Bekaryan told a press conference in Yerevan. “Besides, the wording ‘parties try to solve the conflict peacefully’ provides Azerbaijan with the opportunity to state in future that it sought a peaceful solution,” he concluded. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |