The Republic of Azerbaijan does not recognize the independence of South Ossetia and consequently, the so-called elections and referendum held in South Ossetia on April 9, 2017 and its results, said a statement made by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 10, APA reported.
“Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry believes that it is necessary to continue the negotiations for peaceful resolution of South Ossetia issue in compliance with the norms and principles of international law,” said the statement.