In his words, Russia may recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which will lead to fundamental changes in the region.

The expert also underlined that Kosovo's independence will not become a precedent for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, though it will reflect on the solution generally.

Manvel Sargsyan also stressed the negative influence on Karabakh issue, which proceeds from Azerbaijan's isolation policy of Armenia. In his words, taking into account the current stage of Karabakh process Armenia should look for common interests with regional neighbors.

"Iran and Russia are our allies, but we do not have wide spectrum of strategic interests with these countries," stated the expert underlining the necessity to establish relations with regional neighbors, particularly with Turkey.

"For example, Armenia could recognize the North Cyprus Republic in response if Turkey recognized the independence of Nagorno Karabakh," Manvel Sargsyan underscored.

/PanARMENIAN.Net/