By  Trend

The Republic of Azerbaijan does not recognize the independence of South Ossetia and consequently, the so-called election and referendum held in South Ossetia on April 9, 2017 and its results, the Azerbaijani foreign ministry said Apr. 10.

The Azerbaijani 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.