Armenian FM stresses need for right atmosphere to start talks with Azerbaijan –

Armenia does not refuse dialogue with Azerbaijan, but it is necessary to ensure specific conditions for it, Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian told RIA Novosti in an interview on Saturday.

He stressed that Yerevan has never refused to hold meetings. Asked whether talks between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan are possible in the future, Aivazian outlined certain criteria that such meetings must meet.

"First of all, there must be right atmosphere and concrete agenda,” the minister said, adding Azerbaijan also needs to express readiness for talks.