Irrespective of Baku's desires and expectations, independence of Nagorno Karabakh is a fact that has no alternative, Eduard Sharmazanov, Vice Speaker of the Armenian Parliament, told ArmInfo when commenting on Azerbaijani president's statement regarding an intention to 'restore territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, including Nagorno Karabakh and even Armenia.'
"The soone Azerbaijan admits the fact of NKR's independence, the sooner Baku will get adjusted to the existing realities," Sharmazanov said.
In response of Aliyev's another statement saying that "Armenia is part of historical Azerbaijan," Sharmazanov recommended the president of Azerbaijan to familiarize himself with the historical works of Strobe, Plutarch, and Ptolemy "to avoid such disappointing historical inaccuracies not pertaining a president."
To recall, earlier today, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said speaking at the military parade in Baku that international legal norms, political factors, economic and military power of Azerbaijan will be crucial for settlement of the Karabakh conflict. "Azerbaijan will restore its territorial integrity," he said adding that "Azerbaijani flag will be raised in Stepabnakert, Shushi and other occupied territories."