YEREVAN. – Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan does not believe that publications on alleged attempts of NATO to participate in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict bypassing Minsk Group are trustworthy.

During a press conference on Friday, Minister Ohanyan commented on the remark that the Alliance’s participation in the peace process was discussed during the recent meeting of Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev with NATO Secretary General.

The Minister recalled that both Armenia and Azerbaijan cooperate with NATO.

“I think NATO leadership stands for peaceful resolution of regional conflicts. I am confident that NATO is not a supporter of adventurous actions. The reports are untrue,” he said.

Noting the Armenian side’s support for OSCE Minsk Group efforts, the Minister noted necessity of holding investigation into provocations.

“We are ready to hold investigations, but Azerbaijan is against the idea. Nevertheless, we prepare reports for international agencies, Minsk Group and personal representative of the Chairperson-in-Office. We hold unilateral investigations, collect facts and show the public,” he noted.

Minister Ohanyan emphasized that the balanced statements of OSCE Minsk Group are related to aspiration to ease tension.