YEREVAN. – Azerbaijan stated that the world goes on the triumphal motion of right of people for self-determination, Armenia’s Parliament deputy Speaker Edward Sharmazanov said commenting on the Azerbaijani step to recognize the independence of the Southern Sudan.

“Azerbaijan and the Southern Sudan signed a document on regulation of diplomatic relations. The document testifies that Azerbaijan recognized the right of people for self-determination. It is necessary to state that the fact opens a way to the international recognition of Artsakh [Nagorno-Karabakh], while on the other hand Azerbaijan admits it has no alternative to Artsakh recognition,” Sharmazanov claimed.