ArmInfo. The physical security of Artsakh is our priority. This was announced on June 27 at a press conference by Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, commenting on statements by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
He also touched upon the statement of the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister on the availability of certain documents, as well as that a wide range of issues were discussed at the meeting in Washington. “This meeting proceeded in the conditions of growing tension, and this was reflected to some extent in the meeting. Therefore, we, among other things, discussed the possibilities of reducing tension, as well as the possibilities of avoiding exacerbation of the situation. It is also necessary to reduce the risks of escalation, ”said Mnatsakanyan.
The minister also said that he hoped that the negotiations would continue, noting as a component the need for contacts between people and creating an atmosphere of peace in which there would be no place for hatred and xenophobia.
Mnatsakanyan noted that with the presence of victims and violations of the armistice regime, the need to establish mechanisms for investigating incidents and increasing the capabilities of the OSCE Minsk Group comes to the fore. “Moreover, I want to note that these proposals are not new and are aimed at preserving the stability of the current situation,” the minister stressed.
Armenian Foreign Minister pointed out the unacceptability of the language of threats used by the enemy. '' We believe in ourselves. But we do not believe that tangible progress is possible in conditions of tension, ”he added.
Mnatsakanyan also touched upon the possible participation of Artsakh in the negotiations, stating that “for us it is primarily an increase in the level of efficiency in terms of the content of the negotiations”. According to Mnatsakanyan, these are issues of status, as well as recognition of the right of the people of Artsakh to self-determination.
According to him, the next meeting will be announced after it is agreed.