Bright Armenia faction head Edmon Marukyan speaking to reporters today said that during the meeting with Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan they spoke about the domestic political speculations over the Artsakh issue.

He said he discussed the same issue with the Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan yesterday.

Asked about the concerns that made him meet with the PM, Marukyan said, “There is nothing more worrying than what has already been stated publicly.”

He stressed that Bright Armenia faction follows each statement about Artsakh issue and it cannot form a clear position not having enough information.

Marukyan stressed that media everyday speculates that Artsakh is being handed over.

“For me the speculations over Artsakh issue have been dispelled as of the moment,” he said, adding that the decision acceptable for three parties will take rather long time.

Earlier Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that stage-by-stage settlement of the Karabakh issue is being actively discussed. He said the settlement supposes handing over some territories, unblocking communications.

In response Armenia’s Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan stated that the peaceful settlement is possible only by mutual concessions, adding that no unilateral concessions should be expected.