Armenia strives towards the peace and stability in Caucasus, directing every effort to the search for a peaceful and long-lasting solution to Karabakh issue, Armenian President Serzh Sargyan stated.

At the meeting with his Russian counterpart in Moscow, President Sargsyan thanked Russia for mediation in Karabakh issue settlement, expressing hope for its positive resolution.

“Russia has always played an important role in Caucasus. I hope your efforts will yield a positive result,” Armenian leader stated, Kremlin press service reported.