ArmInfo. Peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict is a priority task for the security of Armenia and Artsakh. Armenian President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Serzh Sargsyan stated on March 19 during a meeting with participants of the operational gathering of the leadership of the Armenian Armed Forces.
"Our position has not changed, as I have repeatedly said at various venues, including those from the highest international stands, but at the same time, unfortunately, I can not share with you good news regarding the progress in the negotiation process. We will continue our partnership with the OSCE Minsk Group co- chairs, as they are authorized by the international community to carry out a mediating mission and to promote a peaceful resolution of the problem. The issue is assigned to the conflicting parties, and we have always been well aware of our share in this matter," Sargsyan said.
The he emphasized that this is why the Armenian army was, is and will be the main factor in the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Against the backdrop of constantly threatening Baku, the armed forces are the support of Armenia. Sargsyan also expressed the conviction that the April War of 2016 are an attempt to seriously check the correlation of forces by the enemy, which they certainly failed.
"In the current situation, our task is to maintain the configuration of the placement, moreover, we must consistently work and be constantly ready to oppose all attempts by the enemy - insignificant and large - to violate the balance of power. "We have repeatedly showed to the enemy, and if necessary, will again show him the hopelessness of the forceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict, and every time how competently, painfully, it will be able to respond, so we will strengthen this thinking in their minds. This is one of the most important practical steps that will be the successful implementation of the seven-year program for the modernization of the Armed Forces, first of all, we have made our army as transparent and understandable for our citizens," Sargsyan summed up.