Armenia will reply to suggestions of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Karabakh settlement in near future, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian stated during a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.

The telephone conversation focused on various aspects of Karabakh settlement, with the parties stressing the necessity to implement agreements reached during the meeting of Russian, Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents in Sochi and Astrakhan.

The Foreign Ministers further stressed the importance of strict observation of ceasefire, strengthening of trust and cooperation in investigation of incidents at the line of contact.

On July 8, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov handed over a personal message and proposals of RF President Dmitry Medvedev to Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders Serzh Sargsyan and Ilham Aliyev.

While on visit to Moscow, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has passed over Baku’s reply to President Medvedev’s suggestions to Russian side.