ARMENIAN, LITHUANIAN FMS AGREE ON THE NEED TO FIGHT TERRORISM

20:07, 24 Oct 2014

Anna Nazaryan
Public Radio of Armenia

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received today his visiting
Lithuanian counterpart Linas LinkeviÄ~Mius.

The parties discussed a broad range of issues related to bilateral
political dialogue, economic relations, cultural ties, reinforcement
of the legal framework and Armenia-EU relations.

The Armenian Foreign Minister noted with gratitude that Lithuania is
one of the countries that have officially recognized the Armenian
Genocide. Minister Nalbandian said the recognition of the Genocide
by Seimas in 2005 once again proved the commitment of the Lithuanian
people to undisputable universal values and justice.

Edward Nalbandian briefed his Lithuanian counterpart on the efforts
of Armenia and the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries towards
the peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict. The two ministers
discussed issues on international and regional agenda, the Ukraine
crisis, the developments in the Middle East.

Linas LinkeviÄ~Mius said at a press conference that followed the
meeting that he hopes Armenia knows how to develop relations with the
Eurasian Economic Union so that they do not harm the cooperation with
the EU.

Speaking about the developments in the Middle East, the Armenian
Foreign Minister warned that “those who use the terrorists may become
their target themselves.” He reminded about the Karabah war, when
Azerbaijan had engaged Afghan militants in the military actions.”

Nalbandian said Azerbaijani militants are fighting inside the Islamic
State today.

Minister LinkeviÄ~Mius also stated that terrorism recognizes no limits
and it’s necessary to be part of the coalition fighting against the
Islamic State and work out a joint approach.

Edward Nalbandian referred to the process of settlement of the
Karabakh conflict and said Azerbaijan’s aspirations to take the
process to a different format are against Armenia. “Baku is thus
trying to frustrate the negotiation process,” he said.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress