NATION’S RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION – DECISIVE MOMENT IN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
18.06.2009 19:05 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ We take pride in Syrian-Armenians who play invaluable
role in the country’s life, especially in art, music, medicine, crafts
and other spheres, Syrian Presdient Bashar al-Asad said during solemn
supper with his Armenian colleague Serzh Sargsyan. According to Syrian
official, such inseparable intersection of cultures is a response to
the thoughts, ideologies and racist movements that led to the splitting
of civilizations, cultures, religions and nations. And that in turn,
caused destabilization in different parts of world, in particular,
in Near East, Caucasus and Asia.

Such unilateral and irresponsible policy led to wars and
conflicts unacceptable by people after long struggle for justice,
equality and nations’ right to self-determination, Syrian president
said. Armenian-Syrian relations, according to al-Asad, are based on
century-old traditions. "The talks conducted today have confirmed that
bilateral relations will develop further, considering the interests
of both nations and two regions. We hope for joint work aimed at
establishing peace, security and stability in Near East, Caucasus
and Central Asia, since situation in those regions affects global
security and stability. We are sure that respect for people’s right
to self-determination, as well as international laws and legal will
based on mutual understanding will create the background required
for settling all kinds of conflicts and crises," he noted. Bashar
al-Asad also welcomed the positive steps aimed at Armenian-Turkish
ties normalization and expressed willingness to assist in the process.