ArmInfo.The massacre of Armenians in Sumgait in Azerbaijan marked the beginning of a full-scale ethnic cleansing. Speaking at the plenary meeting of the Russian Federation Council, Armenian parliament President Ararat Mirzoyan stated this during his working visit to Russia.
He stressed that Armenia opposes attempts to resolve conflicts by military means welcomes initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable peace and stability in the world. In this context, as an example, he pointed to the sending of a group of Armenian specialists to Syria.
According to him, the goal of the Armenian humanitarian mission is to contribute to the promotion of peace and stability, helping the Syrian people to restore life in the areas affected by the conflict. The Speaker thanked Russia for assistance in delivering humanitarian aid from Armenia to Syria.