YEREVAN. – Azerbaijan has only one opportunity to raise its flag in Stepanakert – to recognize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), Armenian Deputy FM said.

Talking to reporters, Shavarsh Kocharyan commented on Azerbaijan’s statements distorting historic facts and promises to raise the flag in Stepanakert.

“Azerbaijan has only one opportunity to raise the flag. Baku must recognize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, establish diplomatic relations and open a diplomatic representation with the consent of NKR authorities,” he said.

Therefore, the sooner Azerbaijan recognizes Karabakh, the sooner the country will get an opportunity consider the flag issue.