YEREVAN. – Armenia does not want war, but if we are forced, we have no other option, Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan said during consultations at Labor Ministry on Friday.

The president was asked about constant threats of the Azerbaijani leader to resume hostilities, media reports on Azerbaijani build-up and Armenia’s actions as a counter to this.

“Even in this atmosphere I cannot rule out likelihood of hostilities, because at least two people in our country – the president and defense minister – must consider that the hostilities will resume tomorrow. But I do not see likelihood of renewed hostilities in the near future. However, if we are forced to do so, we will have to fight,” he said.

“You ask about our actions. We do so that special forces soldiers sent by Baku, exceeding 3-4 times in number, failed to carry out their task and in fact ruined the operation, bringing more losses than our soldiers in positions. I want to say that the combat readiness of our army is at a sufficiently high level. Secondly, the equipment of our positions is in accordance with the current situation,” Sargsyan said, adding that Armenia, not less than others, renews its arsenal, military stores, arms, ammunition and equipment.

Although the funds allocated from the budget are not excessive, but the army has no shortage of weapons and ammunition.

“I do not say strong shortage because there are a few armies the leadership of which is entirely pleased with a number of weapons and ammunition. Army is a body that always requires new weapons and ammunition. We do not want war – obviously, we do not want - but if are forced to, we have no other option. On the other hand, we will do our best to resolve the problem peacefully,” President assured.