The threat of resumption of hostilities in Karabakh will persist unless a peace agreement is signed with Azerbaijan, according to Hrayr Karapetyan, ARF Dashnaktsutyun member and Chairman of the RA NA Standing Committee on Defense, National Security and Internal Affairs.

“So-called historians and political scientists, who are badly informed of the process, are spreading panic in society, what is unacceptable for me. Moreover, alleging the Azerbaijani huge military budget, they disserve the state by threatening people. In 1990-s, Azerbaijan’s defense expenses were great, however it did not help them win the war. Currently we have an efficient and disciplined army what can’t be said of our neighbors,” Mr. Karapetyan told a press conference in Yerevan.

At the same time, he added that in case of resumption of hostilities, Azerbaijan will lose even more regions. “However, I am confident there will be no war,” the deputy said.