YEREVAN. – Azerbaijan can achieve its cherished goals by way of recognizing Nagorno-Karabakh, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan told reporters after Thursday’s Cabinet session.

In his words, Azerbaijan is attempting to separate, from the package of Karabakh negotiation documents, everything that relates to the return of territories.

But, as per Kocharyan, before making territorial claims, Azerbaijan needs to at least return, in turn, the occupied territories of Nagorno-Karabakh and recognize the latter, since in case of recognition, it will deal with a subject which is authorized to discuss such matters.

“The Republic of Armenia cannot resolve such matters without Nagorno-Karabakh,” the deputy FM added. “Here, the shortest way in which Azerbaijan can achieve its cherished goal.”

Shavarsh Kocharyan clarified that the matter is regarding Nagorno-Karabakh’s Martuni, Martakert, and Shahumyan Regions, which are still under Azerbaijani occupation.