Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Recognise Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) as an independent state
Closed
217 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK government should formally recognise the independence of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). Independence from Azerbaijan will allow indigenous Armenians to live in peace in the region and allow for a peaceful settlement that is no longer a disputed territory.
Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) is currently disputed as it is not yet internationally recognised as independent. On December 10, 1991, a referendum took place with 82.2% turnout, of which 99.89% voted "for" the independence from Azerbaijan.
Although it is governed by the Republic of Artsakh, a de facto independent state with ethnic Armenian majority, Azerbaijan has repeatedly attempted to take control through military action. Recognising Artsakh as independent would bring peace to the region.
Although it is governed by the Republic of Artsakh, a de facto independent state with ethnic Armenian majority, Azerbaijan has repeatedly attempted to take control through military action. Recognising Artsakh as independent would bring peace to the region.
Timeline
| 11 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jun 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
217
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
11 Dec 2020
Closed
11 Jun 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.