YEREVAN TAKES EFFECTIVE STEPS TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL PEACE: BAGHDASARYAN

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March 11 2010
Armenia

There are lots of conflicts in Caucasus and we can speak of
developments only if succeed in establishment of peace and tolerance in
the region, RA National Security Council Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan
stated at NATO PA Rose-Roth seminar in Yerevan.

Armenia takes effective steps in this direction and the country’s
initiative to reconcile with Turkey proves this despite the tragic
watersheds of the history, he emphasized. Baghdasaryan expressed a
hope that in spite of the difficulties, the two states will succeed
in mending fences.

Referring to Karabakh peace process, he declared that Yerevan adheres
to the diplomatic solution to the conflict based on nations’ right
to self-determination. He exclaimed at the fact that Azerbaijan holds
talks and meanwhile makes warlike statements.

Touching upon Armenia-Europe cooperation, RA NSC Secretary noted
that Armenia cooperates closely with European structures. According
to him, Armenia-EU and Armenia-NATO cooperation prove this. Armenia
is committed to its obligations to European structures and if all
countries in the region adhere to this principle, peace, stability,
tolerance and mutual understanding will be gained, Baghdasaryan
concluded.

March 11, NATO PA Rose-Roth Seminar opened in Yerevan with 41
participants from 16 countries.