Armenian President: "Our task is to attain the peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict by way of compromises"

The bilateral cooperation could be strengthened if diplomatic representation of Switzerland is established in Armenia, said Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan at a meeting with a delegation of Switzerland-Armenia parliamentary group chaired by Christin Egerzegi-Obrist.

"We’re keeping forward to European values, and our mission is to create developed Armenia, a powerful country, where the life is prosperous, safe and human rights are defended," said the President of Armenia.

President of Armenia has also signified the relationship between the parliaments of Armenia and Switzerland and appreciated the Parliament of Switzerland for recognizing "Armenian Genocide" in 2003.

The chairman of Switzerland-Armenia parliamentary group said that Armenia and Switzerland have much in common, in particular they both lack natural resources, they don’t have direct way to sea but they both have steady positions, skills and knowledge.

President Sargsyan welcomed the balanced approach of Switzerland to the sensitive issues of the region and Armenia. As for Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the president said: "Our task is to attain the peaceful resolution of the conflict on the basis of compromises, taking into account the historical realities and, primarily, the future of the people".

Speaking of the Armenian-Turkish relations, the Armenian president repeated that Armenia is ready to establish relations with Turkey without any preconditions, after which Armenia will agree to discuss numerous issues, as neighbors.

/Panomara.am/