YEREVAN. – Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan and UK Ambassador to Armenia Katherine Leach discussed situation at the line of contact and border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Katherine  Leach expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the incidents during the recent days. For his part, Minister Ohanyan briefed the ambassador on situation at the line of contact.

Minister Ohanyan and UK Ambassador expressed concern over the recent escalation and underscored necessity to stabilize the situation.

The two sides reaffirmed the position that the conflict should be resolved within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group exclusively through peaceful talks.