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The authorities of the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Republic are negotiating with Armenia over its official recognition but no progress has been made yet, Artsakh’s State Minister Artak Beglaryan told RIA Novosti in an interview on Friday.

"Negotiations and contacts are being held with Armenia with regard to the recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh’s independence, but at this point there is no progress," Beglaryan said.

He claims that Yerevan has actually recognized Nagorno-Karabakh, arguing that horizontal ties are maintained between the two countries "as equals".

Beglaryan says that the Artsakh Republic will continue its efforts to receive international recognition and could consider joining Armenia after it.

"We will continue our efforts to achieve international recognition of the Artsakh Republic. Subsequently, it could also consider joining Armenia," he said.