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Within the framework of his recent visit to Switzerland, Serzh Sargsyan had a meeting with representatives of the Swiss Armenian community.

Serzh Sargsyan informed them about his meetings in Davos, saying those were important, useful and productive. Speaking about the meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, Mr. Sargsyan stated: “We continued the negotiations on the settlement of the Karabakh issue. Armenia’s position here is clear and distinct: we should reach the international recognition of the right of Artsakhi people to self-determination. The tales that we may make unilateral concessions giving in to certain pressures do not correspond to reality. We cannot sacrifice our national objective, the universal issue to solve some secondary questions.”

Turning to his meeting with the Prime Minister of Turkey, Serzh Sargsyan said they instructed the Foreign Ministers of the two countries to continue the talks. “I do believe that the establishment of normal and civilised relations between the two neighbour countries without any preconditions derives from our interests. I want it to be clear to everyone, however, that the establishment of relations with Turkey does not mean forgetting the genocide, establishment of relations with Turkey does not mean subordinating our national interests to some issues. We reiterate our readiness to establish diplomatic relations with Turkey, open the borders, set up an intergovernmental committee and discuss any issue concerning the two neighbouring peoples,” added Mr. Sargsyan.

Serzh Sargsyan referred to the global economic crisis as well: “I have said many times that we wish to overcome the crises with minimum losses otherwise it means we work badly.”

He urged everyone to visit Armenia more frequently, to come and see the existing problems and share views on their solution. “We are ready to listen to anyone who wishes to see progress in Armenia. We are ready to listen to anyone who is doing something for Armenia. We are ready to listen to anyone who is doing something good for Armenia abroad. This is what we should aspire to, and I do believe that Armenia will flourish if every Armenian visits the Motherland at least once a year.”