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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia reiterated in Moscow that he is not authorized to negotiate on behalf of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) as he was asked to comment on the question whether he has discussed the issue of returning Artsakh to the negotiating table at the informal talks with the Azerbaijani president in Davos.

“I have repeatedly stated that I represent and can represent the Republic of Armenia in the negotiation process. I cannot represent Artsakh for the simple reason that its citizens have not elected me as their prime minister,” he told a briefing.

He stressed that the Artsakh citizens elect their own president, have their own government and parliament. “That’s why I can’t hold talks on behalf of Nagorno-Karabakh,” he said.

The Armenian leader noted everyone is naturally interested in all the details of the Davos meeting, but it is “unacceptable to reveal them for ethical reasons.”

“In general, you all know what we have talked about. The framework of the conversation corresponds to my public statements,” Pashinyan said.

Touching upon the launch of official negotiations with Azerbaijan, the PM said the foreign ministers of the two states are working on it, but there is no exact arrangement yet.