Yerevan/Mediamax/. Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan highlighted the importance of decisive voice and engagement of Artsakh in the peace process.

Zohrab Mnatsakanyan had a meeting with Foreign Minister of Artsakh Masis Mayilian on January 12. 

“Acting Foreign Minister Mnatsakanyan reiterated the principles of the settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh issue enshrined in the program of the Government of Armenia back in May 2018. He particularly stressed that the status and security of Artsakh are priorities for Armenia and once again highlighted the importance of decisive voice and engagement of Artsakh in the peace process. Zohrab Mnatsakanyan underlined that those involved in the settlement process with Armenia are well aware of this position. Moreover, the meetings held during the recent months in this framework have recorded positive dynamics,” Armenian MFA’s statement reads. 

The acting Foreign Minister of Armenia emphasized that the genuine commitment of all the parties to the conflict to reach peace is needed for the settlement of the issue. 

He stressed the importance of steps aimed at excluding tension, using mechanism for risk reduction and its continuous development, which are an integral part of establishing environment conducive to peace.

The ministers outlined that abandoning bellicose rhetoric can best define the commitment to peaceful settlement. The parties once again underlined that peace is a priority, but it shouldn’t be confused with the lack of determination.