03 May 2016, 13:45
Armenian MPs demand to recognize independence of Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian parliamentarians have presented to the government the bill "On Recognition of the Republic of Artsakh". Its consideration is scheduled for May 5, said a governmental source.
The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that on April 3 the respective initiative was put forward by Grant Bagratyan, a former Prime Minister of Armenia, now, a member of the Armenian National Congress (ANC) faction. On the same day, President Serzh Sargsyan announced his intention to recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh, if the military actions in this region grow into a large-scale warfare.
Apart from Bagratyan, the above bill was initiated by Zaruhi Postanjyan, an MP from the "Heritage" faction.
According to a source from the press service of the Armenian government, "the adoption of this law is caused by the outcomes of Armenia's discussions with Nagorno-Karabakh."
Let us remind you that earlier the recognition of the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh had been on the agenda of the Armenian Parliament, but was not approved.
Full text of the article is available on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’.
Author: Armine Martirosyan Source: CK correspondent
