Growth was recorded for the first time since February last year when the economy, heavily reliant on oil and gas production, took a hit from a fall in oil prices.

BP expects to discover oil reserves at SWAP to compensate for a decline in oil production at its major project in Azerbaijan - the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli.

The stubborn decline of the Armenian government to cooperate with Azerbaijan in demining the formerly occupied territories is one major area where this approach destructive to regional peace and stability stands out.