DOES ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SUPPORT RUSSIA IN THE ISSUE OF SOUTH OSSETIA AND ABKHAZIA?

Today.Az
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Aug 27 2008
Azerbaijan

Armenia is for the resolution of conflicts on the basis of people’s
free will, said spokesman for Armenian Foreign Ministry Tigran Balayan
in his interview to Day.Az correspondent.

Thus, asked about the official position of Armenia on recognition
of South Ossetia and Abkhazia by Russia, Balayan said that "Armenia
has always spoken for the peaceful resolution of conflicts and it
continues to be confident that the armed resolution of the conflict
lacks prospects. Such conflicts should be settled on the basis of
people’s free will".

As for the proposal of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan
about creation of the Caucasus alliance with participation of Georgia,
Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey and Russia, Balayan noted that Armenia
has always spoken for a dialogue and talks, especially on the issues
of security and cooperation in the region.

"We welcome the announcement of the Turkish Premier about an intention
to initiate talks on these issues with Armenia," concluded Balayan.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress