ArmInfo. "Yes, we continue to consider Stepanakert's participation in the talks as very important, I have already said that I can negotiate on behalf of Armenia, but not Artsakh, since Artsakh has its own leadership," Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told reporters.
At the same time, he confirmed the position of the Armenian side on readiness to continue negotiations and resolve the conflict exclusively by peaceful means. Pashinyan also stressed that all steps and decisions should be in tune with the existing realities and proceed from them. "There should not be stereotyped positions and decisions," he said, stressing that a peaceful solution to the Karabakh conflict is very important, and it can be achieved, but on the condition that there is an appropriate climate. At the same time, the Armenian Prime Minister noted that Baku with its militaristic statements and provocations prevents the establishment of such a climate. "We will decide our actions in accordance with the development of the situation, if Azerbaijan revises its approaches and promotes the establishment of an atmosphere of peace, our steps will be commensurate." If the situation develops in a different way, in this case our steps will be commensurate. Our steps must be adequate, depending on the strategic situation and the national interests of the two Armenian republics, "Pashinyan said.