YEREVAN. – Uruguay FM Luis Almagro’s statement was the first hint on Karabakh recognition, Armenian deputy FM Shavarsh Kocharyan said responding to Armenpress on what influence will Almagro’s statement have on Karabakh conflict peace resolution.

“The issue is that many states find restrictions while discussing the issue of Karabakh recognition. The reason is the OSCE Minsk group formulations, where negotiation processes are run. There is a fear that they may harm the process with their steps, statements and initiations,” explained Kocharyan. “Azerbaijan fails the negotiation process vividly and attempts to dismiss the Minsk group and move the issue to other structures. Anyway, Karabakh recognition is irreversible and time is the only issue. Moreover, Azerbaijan is the one to accelerate the recognition issue.”

As Armenian News-NEWS.am informed earlier, Uruguay FM Almagro had stated that Karabakh should be independent and be united to Armenia in time. It is also the historical part of Armenia.