YEREVAN.- The only way to influence Azerbaijan is the recognition of Karabakh’s independence by Armenia, Giro Manoyan, head of the Political Affairs Bureau and the Armenian Cause Office of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Dashnaktsutyun Party of Armenia, told reporters on Monday.

Accoding to him,  the recognition of Karabakh’s independence by Armenia will make it easier for other states to follow the example of Armenia.

 “Artsakh’s participation in the negotiations for the conflict settlement is always important. The importance of Artsakh’s participation has been constantly emphasized, however, its participation cannot substitute Armenia’s participation like Armenia’s participation cannot substitute that of Artsakh. But the question is how this must be imposed on Azerbaijan. I think this is possible through exerting real pressure on Azerbaijan. And a real pressure on Azerbaijan will be if Armenia recognizes the independence of Artsakh”, he said.

Giro Manoyan also said that we had lost our right to have the Secretary General in the CSTO.

“Each CSTO country has its own interests in relations with Azerbaijan, and we need to be able to protect our rights and interests. The actions of the allies in the CSTO call into question these allied relations themselves, ”he concluded.