YEREVAN. - Talks on Karabakh conflict resolution without participation of Karabakh senior officials cannot be considered negotiations, MP from opposition Heritage Party Larisa Alaverdyan told a press conference on Tuesday.

Alaverdyan noted that she welcomes meetings bringing a positive momentum, however, added that meetings without Nagorno-Karabakh’s involvement cannot be considered negotiations. The MP emphasized that Karabakh peace process does not follow a natural course.

As for the upcoming meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents in Kazan, Alaverdyan said it will held in neutral atmosphere with negative notes, if the Armenian side does not introduce new elements.

The MP believes that Armenian side’s rhetoric builds up the appetite of Azerbaijan and Turkey, and cherishes vain hopes for possible resolution of the conflict at the cost of one nation.