The phrase 'elected representatives of Artsakh' has been an internationally accepted term since 1992. This is stated in the commentary of Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Anna Naghdalyan in regard to the meeting of the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan held in Geneva.

Question: Mrs. Naghdalyan, in your commentary regarding the meeting of the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, you stated that Minister Mnatsakanyan has stressed the need for involvement of the selected representatives of the people of Artsakh in the peace process. Can you clarify the definition of the term ‘elected representatives of the people of Artsakh’?

Answer: The phrase 'elected representatives of Artsakh' has been an internationally acknowledged term since 1992. The authorities of Artsakh have participated in the peace process under that name since 1992. The authorities of Azerbaijan oppose this and consistently restrict the right of the people of Artsakh to self-determination and oppose the participation of the elected representatives of the people of Artsakh (the authorities) in the peace process.