The Armenian Foreign Ministry convened a regular morning meeting.
Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian looked over the attendants:
- Thus, Turkey has stated that it won't open the border until we withdraw the troops. Now, people demand us to answer this Ankara’s step. Your proposals, please.
Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosian was the first to speak:
- It is necessary to recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh! Especially because a relevant legislation has been submitted to the parliament!
- "Good idea!" - Shavarsh Kocharian shouted to express his support.
But asked - "So what, then will all Karabakhis become foreigners? Should we will issue them diplomatic car numbers?”
Nalbandian frowned:
- You always rush out when not asked. No one will issue numbers to anyone. And no one will recognize anyone. Don’t you understand what they will do to us? They will tear up us as lions did donkey in Zarukian’s yard.
"No one will hurt us!" - Shavarsh Kocharian objected. Russia has recognized both Abkhazia and South Ossetia – so what? We should do the same!
"Even he tries to attain to their level"? - grumbled Arman Kirakosian, well realizing that his proposal was rejected, whilst Kocharian’s support even hindered.
"Tigran Sarkisian has decided to take a model of Russian counterparts who can drive both car and tank. He took a tractor in the exhibition and decided to drive. And drove up through the fence. People say it right - Dont drive if you cant!
- Can he run economy? Kocharian inquired maliciously.
- He can drive a tractor as well! - Nalbandian interrupted him. He simply did not have enough space to turn!
- Yes, of course, Kocharian answered sadly. But suddenly inquired, "Could it be the same in economy? No matter where you turn you run into closed border? The difference is, you cant just run through it with a tractor…
By NuraniDay.Az writer