ArmInfo.Artsakh State Minister Artak Beglaryan has stated the Artsakh authorities' position on the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
There are non-negotiable benchmark truths for the people and authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, in particular:
1. Issues related to the future of Artsakh should be decided primarily by the Armenians of Artsakh, where the role of the entire Armenian people is also important given the exclusive role of Artsakh for the Armenian nation and statehood
2. The Azerbaijani-Artsakh conflict should be settled on the basis of the full realization and recognition of the right to self-determination of the people of Artsakh, with the aim of achieving international recognition of independence
3. Any status within Azerbaijan is unacceptable and impossible, because:
Historically, Artsakh is exclusively the homeland of the Armenian people, and Azerbaijanis cannot usurp it by falsifying history;
The people of Artsakh have been self-determined in favor of building a free and independent state and we are the ones who decide our destiny;
The centuries-old Turkish-Azerbaijani genocidal policy towards Armenians and especially the continuous and growing anti-Armenian policy of the last decades, simply existentially excludes any status of Artsakh as part of Azerbaijan
4. Our occupied territories must be returned, and displaced citizens must return to their native homes
5. Artsakh and Mother Armenia should have a direct, reliable and sovereign land connection with each other
6. We are ready to preserve and protect our values acquired at the cost of heavy sacrifices: statehood, national dignity and the freedom of creating and living in our own homeland
7. We also prefer and are ready for the peaceful and stable development of the region, based on the principles of respecting the rights and dignity of all peoples and states and excluding the use of force.
On September 14, Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan stated he was ready to sign a document that would cause criticism against him and even his removal from power, but would mean a long-lasting peace for Armenia.
The same day, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Artsakh Artur Tovmasyan issued the following statement:
"Artsakh was, is and will be. The destiny of the Republic of Artsakh and its people has never been nor will it be a monopoly of one person or political force. With respect to Artsakh's independence any statements, interviews or positions disregarding the will of the Artsakh people and authorities are unacceptable. Forcible incorporation of Artsakh into Azerbaijan will lead to destruction of Artsakh and will be a geopolitical historical tragedy for the Armenian people and Armenian nationhood."
Also, mass protests took place in Artsakh on September 14 and 15.