There are lots of conflicts in Caucasus and we can speak of developments only if succeed in establishment of peace and tolerance in the region, RA National Security Council Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan stated at NATO PA Rose-Roth seminar in Yerevan.

Armenia takes effective steps in this direction and the country’s initiative to reconcile with Turkey proves this despite the tragic watersheds of the history, he emphasized. Baghdasaryan expressed a hope that in spite of the difficulties, the two states will succeed in mending fences.

Referring to Karabakh peace process, he declared that Yerevan adheres to the diplomatic solution to the conflict based on nations’ right to self-determination. He exclaimed at the fact that Azerbaijan holds talks and meanwhile makes warlike statements.

Touching upon Armenia-Europe cooperation, RA NSC Secretary noted that Armenia cooperates closely with European structures. According to him, Armenia-EU and Armenia-NATO cooperation prove this. Armenia is committed to its obligations to European structures and if all countries in the region adhere to this principle, peace, stability, tolerance and mutual understanding will be gained, Baghdasaryan concluded.

March 11, NATO PA Rose-Roth Seminar opened in Yerevan with 41 participants from 16 countries.

L.A.