Armenian President expressed hope that a stable development in Arab world will become possible through peaceful means.
As Serzh Sargsyan stressed during his meeting with the students and professors of Haigazian University, American University of Beirut, Lebanese American University and St. Joseph University Beirut, the security of South Caucasus and Near East regions is closely interconnected.
Dwelling on Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the President noted that the people of Artsakh had never put up with the forceful annexation to Azerbaijan, initiated by Soviet authorities.
"Following collapse of the Soviet Union, the attempts of Azeri authorities to stifle the free will of Artsakh people met an adequate response," the President said, slamming Azerbaijan for refusal to compromise, their petrodollars giving them a false illusion of a possibility of a new war in Artsakh.
Armenian President further criticized Azeri armament race and constant attempts at escalation of conflict through attacks at contact line, with Baku undermining efforts of a peaceful settlement through a dialogue.
"Despite Azeri steps, Armenia adheres to negotiated settlement of the issue, in full realization that the war will be disastrous not only for parties involved but also the region as a whole," the Armenian leader said, hailing Lebanon’s balanced stance on Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
