Armenia is gravely concerned over the situation in South Ossetia and hopes that the sides will do their utmost to resolve the conflict via talks and restore stability in the country, says a statement PanARMENIAN.Net received from the Armenian Foreign Ministry.

The Armenian Embassy in Tbilisi and Consulate General in Batumi closely watch the situation. Armenian citizens in Georgia will be rendered essential support in case they wish to return to homeland," the RA Foreign Ministry said.