The Hungarian people have never been hostile to Armenia, President Serzh Sargsyan said.

In an interview with Hungarian ATV channel, President Sargsyan pointed out excellent relations between the Armenian and Hungarian nations. Many Armenian patriots laid down their lives for Hungary’s independence, he added.

“The decision of the Hungarian government jeopardized not only Armenian-Hungarian relations but led to problems in the eastern policy of the EU and peaceful talks with Azerbaijanis, thus putting at risk regional stability,” President Sargsyan said.

Premier Viktor Orban’s decision did not contribute to settlement of the Karabakh conflict, on the contrary aggravated conflict between the sides. President Sargsyan noted that Azerbaijan’s policy suggests there is little chance for peaceful resolution of the conflict.

Armenia will spare no effort to achieve peace. Nevertheless, all Armenians realize that in case of Azerbaijan’s armed attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, all the potential will be used to protect the Karabakh citizens.

The Armenian leader added that Hungary’s government was well aware of consequences of its decision to extradite killer Safarov, this is the reason why the Armenian side had not been informed. Moreover, several months ahead of repatriation, high ranking Hungarian politicians lied assuring the extradition would not take place.

“I do not want Armenian people to turn their back on the Hungarians, because of Hungary’s government which was against us,” he added.