ARMENIA GOES ON SPEAKING UP FOR THE PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF THE KARABAKH CONFLICT

DeFacto News, Armenia
Sept 19 2005

Peaceful settlement of the conflicts in the South Caucasus is one
of the guarantees of security and stability in the region, RA Prime
Minister Andranik Margaryan said while speaking at the UN 60th General
Assembly on September 17.

“Armenia goes on speaking up for the peaceful settlement of the
conflicts in the South Caucasus. The Nagorno Karabakh people have
made use of their right to self – determination provided by the
principles of international law the way other countries represented
here have done. We are sure peaceful and neighborly coexistence in
our region can be achieved only under conditions of mutual respect,
atmosphere of tolerance and will necessary for the recognition of
historical truth”, noted the Prime Minister.

Andranik Margaryan added Armenia attached great importance to
cooperation at the regional level for the strengthening of mutual
confidence in the South Caucasus. However, he noted with regret that
blockade of Armenia hampered the process.

He also said Armenia promoted the efforts aimed at the reformation of
the UN. “We are sure the reformed UN can manage to withstand growing
challenges”, said RA Prime Minister.