ArmInfo.Acting Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian, during a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, confirmed the clear position of the Armenian side that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is far from being resolved.
"Only through peaceful negotiations can a comprehensive political settlement be achieved, which will take into account the rights of all and bring peace and stability to the South Caucasus. And the basis for such a settlement should be, first of all, the determination of the status of Artsakh within the borders in which the people of Artsakh have determined themselves", he said.
Aivazian recalled that the principles of the settlement were developed by the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group. According to him, Yerevan is interested in further strengthening and revitalizing the activities of the international community, which has a mediating mandate.
"The Armenian side shares the common position of the Minsk Group co-chairs, which was presented in the April 13 statement that special attention should be paid to achieving a final, comprehensive, lasting settlement based on well-known principles and elements," the minister said.
At the same time, according to acting Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, at the meeting the humanitarian issue in Artsakh was also touched upon. "In the context of the steps taken to restore living conditions in Artsakh, I want to once again thank the Russian side for their efforts. Today, the priority for Artsakh is the solution of issues related to providing opportunities for citizens to return to their homes, restoring infrastructure, housing stock, establishing normal life and health care." the minister said.