Seyran Ohanyan: `We are trying to be free from military rhetoric but
it does not mean that we are not ready to defend our state’
YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS: `We are trying to be free from military
rhetoric but it does not mean that we are not ready to defend our
state,’ Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said today after
paying tribute to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide,
commenting on the military statement voiced on the eve by the
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
`Our army is today more battle-worthy than ever and is ready to carry
out its issue not only in defense of the country but in the
implementation of preventive measures. If Azerbaijan tries again speak
with Armenia in a language of force worst and more disastrous
situation will be created in Azerbaijan as we have our second
privilege – Armenian people are defending their historic land,’ the
minister said.
According to him, the Armenian side differs from the Azerbaijani one
as it seeks peaceful settlement of the conflict and that country is
trying to exert pressure with such statements both on Armenia and on
the international community, but it is impossible.