The staff of RA President Armen Sarkissian has issued a statement, which reads:

“The relevant structures of the Republic of Armenia should take the strictest measures against the encroachments threatening the territorial integrity of the country, and the international structures to be most intolerant of Azerbaijan’s actions

Today, after the lasting encroachments and illegal actions implemented against the borders and territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia, Azerbaijan turned to a new provocation to escalate the border situation.

In the border part of the RA Gegharkunik region, the Azerbaijani side fired at the Armenian armed forces. There is a victim from the Armenian side. I express my deep condolences to the family and relatives of the killed soldier.

I urge the relevant state structures to make every effort and take the strictest measures against the encroachments and border violations threatening the territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia.

Condemning Azerbaijan’s provocative actions and the steps to aggravate the situation, at the same time, we call on the international community and all interested states to be most intolerant, and take tough measures to correspondingly assess and condemn Azerbaijan’s provocations.”