ArmInfo.There can be no doubt that the key to resolving the current situation is in the hands of the people of Belarus. Armenia's Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan stated this in an interview with Interfax referring to the situation in Belarus.
When asked whether Armenia considers it likely to render assistance to Belarus in connection with the internal political situation through the CSTO, which includes Armenia, Mnatsakanyan recalled that all issues related to the CSTO and allied mutual assistance within the CSTO are regulated by the treaty-legal base, which fixes a clear regulation of interaction between member states, including all issues related to security and mutual assistance. In his words, Armenia relies on the CSTO legal framework in this matter.
To clarify how the RA will vote on the issue of providing assistance to Belarus, the Armenian Minister in particular said: "To initiate such an issue, the main role is played by the country, which raises the issue of mutual assistance. But Belarus did not raise such an issue.
Belarus and Armenia are allies within the framework of the CSTO and have a fairly rich bilateral agenda. We work together in a variety of multilateral formats. In particular, we are participating in integration processes within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. There is a strong friendship between the peoples of Armenia and Belarus. This is expressed in human relationships. And of course, we are not indifferent to what is happening in Belarus. "
When asked whether Armenia now supports the Belarusian leader, Mnatsakanyan, in particular, said: "There can be no doubt that the key to resolving the current situation is in the hands of the people of Belarus. Armenia has gone its own way, and it is not entirely correct to draw parallels on this basis. Yes, there may be some general parameters, but in general these are different situations. The most important thing is to accept and acknowledge that the resolution of the issue is the prerogative of the people of Belarus.
We very much hope that this situation will be resolved peacefully. " To clarify whether Armenia officially recognizes Lukashenko as the legitimate leader of Belarus, Mnatsakanyan recalled that Prime Minister Pashinyan congratulated the President of Belarus. "We will monitor how the people of Belarus will be able to resolve this problem. We intend to continue working with Belarus in all directions, both within the framework of bilateral relations and in international formats," the RA Foreign Minister concluded.