Democracy is not just a political choice for Armenia, but a security issue, foreign minister says

ARKA, Armenia

June 4 2018

YEREVAN, June 4. /ARKA/. Democracy is not just a political choice for Armenia, but a security issue, Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan said in an interview with the Armenian service of RFE/RL in response to a question about how much recent domestic political events could help Armenia on international platforms.

“The stronger the foundations of democracy, the rule of law and the protection of citizens’ rights in Armenia are, the stronger the society is in forming relations and building their life. And the stronger the society is the stronger the security is, ” he said.

Mnatsakanyan sees in foreign policy an instrument for the implementation of domestic goals.

“In simple terms, I see this as an opportunity to advance the agenda of our internal security and development goals. The best use of this tool depends on how strong the internal bases of the country are,” he said. -0-

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“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS