Kocharian: Artsakh independence is a fact

PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Armenia President Robert Kocharian doesn’t think that Stepanakert is not engaged in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement talks.

“Artsakh takes part in the talks held by the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, so it can be eyed as party to negotiations,” Kocharian told the Public Television of Artsakh.

“Karabakh’s interests are represented and defended by Armenia. When I was the President, I coordinated all issues with then-President of NKR, Arkady Ghukasyan. The day will come when Artsakh can become a full-fledged party to talks,” he added.

According to Kocharian, all similar conflicts in modern history have been resolved in the favor of the right of nations to self-determination. “However, there will be no drastic changes in of Nagorno Karabakh after its recognition, as the republic’s independence is a fact,” he concluded.