Meeting between Armenian, Russian and Azerbaijani presidents can be considered a significant one, president Serzh Sargsyan told the journalists.

“The Karabakh conflict is connected with all problems as it is one of the most important issues. The Sochi meeting can be considered a significant one. There is a precise basis for negotiations and short-term arrangements,” he said, adding long-term talks will definitely continue. According to the Armenian leader, in Sochi they determined the way to move forward. In a short-term perspective arrangements should focus on maintaining of ceasefire regime, he said. “It is like an indicator showing how the sides are implementing the arrangements. The situation can become tensed within short period of time, while peace process and easing of tension is a long process. We should try to manage to relieve tension and, if we can, achieve our goals,” he stressed.

Serzh Sargsyan noted the co-chairs have a good opportunity to carry out investigation into the incidents in the line of contact which preceded the talks and followed them, as well as present an unbiased report on developments. “We are ready to fulfill our commitments. Time has come for the presidents to give a precise response how they are using current stage of negotiations. What is their goal: to achieve success or move to hostilities under the mask of talks,” the Armenian leader said, adding the Sochi meeting differed from others. “There is a document we are working at and a long-term process, and there are short-term arrangements we must implement,” he concluded.