Nation-wide discussion should be held regarding Heritage party’s initiative on Karabakh’s recognition, head of ARF Dashnaktsutyun parliamentary group Vahan Hovhannisyan told today’s briefing at the National Assembly.   

He noted that parliamentary hearings, round tables with participation of non-parliamentary parties, NGOs and Public Council should be held. If the document is put to the vote during forthcoming four-day session in the parliament, ARFD will vote for it, he stressed. “Karabakh’s independence is not the issue for ARFD to vote against or refrain,” Hovhannisyan said.

Ruling Republican Party MP Artak Zakaryan stated that the party considers unacceptable discussion and adoption of the document. “We think that the Karabakh peace process within the OSCE Minsk Group should continue. As soon as Karabakh’s status is determined within this format, Armenia will be the first country to recognize it,” Zakaryan added.

As to OSCE’s intention to visit Nakhchivan to get familiarized with situation on Armenian cemetery, Zakaryan stressed that it is a very useful initiative , as it will urge Azerbaijan and Turkey to be more respectful to the Armenian monuments in future.