The Peace Plan is Neither Brussels nor Moscow; It has Been Developed by Both Sides, Says Deputy Foreign Minister

The peace plan is neither Brussels nor Moscow-oriented; it has been developed by both sides, Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan told journalists in the National Assembly. He noted that the interpretations suggesting that Armenia is only negotiating on Western platforms are incorrect.

"Negotiations are taking place on several platforms, including in Russia. A meeting of foreign ministers is scheduled in Moscow soon on May 19," the deputy minister stated.

Safaryan made another announcement, specifically mentioning that the negotiations are focused on creating international mechanisms for the rights and security of Nagorno-Karabakh. When asked whether the recognition of Azerbaijan's territory of 86.6 thousand square kilometers includes Nagorno-Karabakh, the deputy minister replied:

"Do not force me to give any answer—yes or no." In response to the observation about whether signing a document that would leave Artsakh within Azerbaijan contradicts the constitution, the deputy minister pointed out that he has already outlined the logic of the negotiations, which is the creation of international mechanisms for the rights and security of Nagorno-Karabakh.