Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan welcomed the participants and guests of the “Regional Security Dynamics in the South Caucasus” traditional international symposium launched in Yerevan.

“The importance of the topic of the forum is determined not only by the security interests of the region, but also by the reputation of the participant professionals and analysts.

The most important challenges faced by region are the unresolved conflicts that require a comprehensive solution. Armenia believes that existing conflicts can be solved peacefully and through negotiations on the basis of fundamental principles of international law. The only acceptable format for the Republic of Armenia for peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is the OSCE Minsk Group platform. I would like to emphasize that long-term peace and stability in the region can be achieved only when the people of Nagorno-Karabakh are guaranteed their right to determine their own destiny and their own physical safety.

I wish success and fruitful results to the annual international scientific forum on regional security dynamics," Serzh Sargsyan said in his opening speech.

The president also added that the return of Karabakh as a party at negotiations table is crucial for the successful settlement of the issue.