UK embassy says Karabakh separatist leader visits London ‘independently’

"The UK does not recognize the self-proclaimed "Nagorno Karabakh Republic” and the UK Government has no contact with any of its representatives.

"Mr (Bako) Sahakyan is travelling to the UK independently and the UK Government has no role in his visit. 

"Chatham House is an independent institution and makes its own decisions about who to invite to its events. 

"The UK Government has no influence over these decisions, nor should it, given our respect for the freedom of action of Non-Governmental Organizations.”