Armenia hopes that investigation into the family murder in Gyumri will be completed as soon as possible, Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian said during a press conference in Brussels on Tuesday.

“On the tragedy in Gyumri, we hope very much that all investigation procedures will be completed as soon as possible, and perpetrators will be punished in accordance to the law. Of course, this horrible crime heated a lot of emotions in public opinion in Armenia, but you know that we have very strong, allied, strategic relations with Russia, and we will continue to strengthen and enhance our friendly relations with Russia with joint efforts,” he said.

As reported earlier, six-month-old Seryozha Avetisyan died on Monday. Other six members of his family had been killed last week. Valery Permyakov, a serviceman of the 102nd Russian Military Base in the city, stands accused in this crime.

The soldier is charged under Russian law, with “the murder of more than two people,” and “desertion with a service weapon.” The Investigative Committee of