Novruz Mammadov: Armenian leadership continues provocations

Baku, May 3, AZERTAC Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Relations Department Novruz Mammadov responded to AZERTAC`s question regarding a proposal by two Armenian MPs that the Armenian government should recognize independence of Nagorno-Karabakh. -Mr Mammadov, what is your opinion about a proposal by two Armenian MPs that the Armenian government should recognize independence of Nagorno-Karabakh? -This is yet another provocation of the Armenian leadership. It seems to be a continuation of the provocation which was committed in early April. They knew that they would receive a response. And their main goal was to use this as a pretext to spoil the negotiation process and perpetuate the status-quo. The Armenian side has once again proved that international law, UN Security Council resolutions and the negotiation process are of no value to them. I think that the co-chairs should certainly express their opinion on this issue.