Downing of the Russian jet by Turkey an attack on anti-terrorism efforts: Armenian DM

The downing of the Russian jet by Turkey was an attack on anti-terrorism efforts, Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said at a press conference with visiting Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gasic.

“At a time when international attention is focused on the fight against international terrorism, such actions are a blow to these efforts,” Ohanyan said.

The Armenian Defense Minister called on the international community to prevent the escalation of the incident.