September 4, 2008 - 14:29 AMT
Armenia should have good relations with neighbors, without forgetting its national interests
Settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict was is focus of an annual meeting of Armenia's ambassadors, RA Foreign Minsiter Edward Nalbandian told a news conference on Wednesday.

Touching on Armenia's international image, the Minister said, "Armenia should have good relations with neighbors, without forgetting its national interests."

As to recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, Minister Nalbandian said that nations have the right to determine their destiny. "This is Armenia's position," he said. "We believe that conflicts should be resolved peacefully, with respect for the right of nations to self-determination."

NKR Foreign Minister Georgy Petrossian also attended the meeting.