SEYRAN OHANYAN: NO ONE WANTS TO RETURN TO WAR

armradio.am
09.06.2008 15:56

There are 26 frontier settlements in Armenia, which are situated
in the zone of possible attack from the rival: these settlements
need the special attention of the authorities. RA Defense Minister
Seyran Ohanyan told a press conference today that 21 of the frontier
settlements are located in Tavoush marz, 5 – in Vayots Dzor.

"Azerbaijan has more frontier settlements, but we refrain from
shooting in their direction. The four Armenian young people crossed
the Azeri border from Khachik village in Vayots Dzor. The statement
of the Azerbaijani side about the "diversion group" is nonsense. It’s
the same if we present the same accusation against the Azeri soldier
that crossed the border. I met with the head of the delegation of the
International Committee of the Red Cross in Armenia and expressed our
concern. I think our citizens must not worry, the exchange will take
place," Seyran Ohanyan said.

Turning to the belligerent statements of the Azerbaijani President,
the Minister noted that "Armenia stands for the peaceful resolution
of the issue, no one wants to return to war, neither does the people
of Azerbaijan."