The West made an effort to organize a meeting in a third country. President of Artsakh

The West made an effort to organize a Baku-Stepanakert meeting in a third country. Of course, there was a positive response from our side, especially since it was close to the international format. Azerbaijan also refused that format. This was stated by Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan in an interview given to Artsakh Television on August 6, noting that after Azerbaijan's refusal, the issue was left hanging in the air.

To the question of what is offered on the Western and Russian platforms, the president answered: "At the first stage, they do not make any recommendations, they try to form that dialogue and leave the topics during the meeting. "Azerbaijan has its own agenda, demands, we have our own agenda, based on our rights, recommendations, no specific agenda has been discussed."

Referring to Baku's proposal to provide humanitarian aid on the Akna-Stepanakert road, Arayik Harutyunyan emphasized that the humanitarian disaster in Artsakh is the result of Azerbaijan's policy. "Any proposal adressed to us must first of all be within the scope of our dignity, be in accordance with international humanitarian norms and rules. For any vital proposal or decision, we must have a consensus that reflects the sentiments of our people."»: