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SEYRAN OHANYAN: DESPITE THE TENSION, LIKELIHOOD OF WAR IN KARABAKH IS NOT STRONG
ARMINFO
Friday, June 28, 15:20
Despite the tension in the Karabakh conflict zone, likelihood of a
new war is not strong, Armenia's Defence Minister Seyran Ohanyan told
journalists today.
Asked about the lasting belligerent rhetoric by official Baku, Ohanyan
noted that such statements are made to achieve a certain goal either
to solve an internal problem, or to obtain unilateral concessions.
"We were once drawn into a war and we managed to defend
Nagorno-Karabakh and our borders. Nowadays, it is impossible to make us
accept unilateral concessions," he said, adding that Armenia stands for
peaceful resolution achieved through talks and mutual understanding.
Defense Minister said we must be ready for war and improve the
capabilities every day. However, he said the likelihood of war is
not strong despite tensions.
He also added that Armenia worries about purchase of arms by the
enemy, however, one should take into consideration that military and
technical cooperation between Armenia and Russia is at a rather high
level and Armenia manages to maintain balance of forces due to the
long-range weapons as well as high professionalism of the personnel.
ARMINFO
Friday, June 28, 15:20
Despite the tension in the Karabakh conflict zone, likelihood of a
new war is not strong, Armenia's Defence Minister Seyran Ohanyan told
journalists today.
Asked about the lasting belligerent rhetoric by official Baku, Ohanyan
noted that such statements are made to achieve a certain goal either
to solve an internal problem, or to obtain unilateral concessions.
"We were once drawn into a war and we managed to defend
Nagorno-Karabakh and our borders. Nowadays, it is impossible to make us
accept unilateral concessions," he said, adding that Armenia stands for
peaceful resolution achieved through talks and mutual understanding.
Defense Minister said we must be ready for war and improve the
capabilities every day. However, he said the likelihood of war is
not strong despite tensions.
He also added that Armenia worries about purchase of arms by the
enemy, however, one should take into consideration that military and
technical cooperation between Armenia and Russia is at a rather high
level and Armenia manages to maintain balance of forces due to the
long-range weapons as well as high professionalism of the personnel.