'Moscow to initiate humanitarian ties between Baku and Yerevan'

The Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents appealed to Russia to mediate in establishing the humanitarian ties between the two countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today, RIA Novosti reported.

"Baku and Yerevan appealed for Russia to be the initiator of these contacts," Lavrov said. "Of course, President Medvedev agreed. He added that Russia has always stood for this kind of humanitarian ties and is ready to fulfill the mediator's role for this purpose.

Commenting on the results of the trilateral meeting held between presidents Medvedev, Aliyev and Sargsyan in Sochi, Lavrov said that three presidents expressed their confidence in the need to establish direct humanitarian, cultural, educational and other contacts between people.

Russian Foreign Minister said that the leaders of the three countries agree that these contacts are important to restore and strengthen the trust between Azerbaijan and Armenia and to create the most favorable atmosphere to make the political decisions.


/Trend/