ArmInfo.The South Caucasus, historically located at the intersection of cultural and important trade routes, today stands at an important crossroads. This was stated by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in his address ahead of the Yerevan Dialogue conference, which will be held on September 9-11 at the initiative of the Armenian Foreign Ministry.
The head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry pointed to the rapidly changing world. According to him, the changing picture of global relations, the disintegration of international law, and the crisis of the multilateral system are creating serious problems.
"Democracy is facing difficulties. The decline in cooperation in the field of peace and security threatens to undermine the foundations of the global order. Hybrid threats and climate change affect the daily lives of people in many parts of the world," he stated.
At the same time, Mirzoyan drew attention to the fact that the international community is at the same time witnessing significant technological progress in the field of digitalization, innovation and the search for better communication opportunities and new routes
between Asia and Europe.
"All changes show that partnerships with strong, like-minded and value-based ones are more important than ever.
Our region - the South Caucasus, historically located at the crossroads of cultural and important trade routes, today stands at an important crossroads. It has faced enormous upheavals, including events that have greatly affected the lives of people and the overall economic development of the region, its present and future. Currently, we are at a historical crossroads, and we have a real opportunity to make the right choice and take the right path to a more peaceful, secure and prosperous future," the chief diplomat of Armenia added.
In conclusion, he expressed confidence that the Yerevan Dialogue, held for the first time, will become an important platform for voicing targeted questions, different opinions and complementary answers, as well as finding sustainable solutions.
"For this purpose, we have invited leaders and experts in the fields of diplomacy, politics, business, science and culture from more than 80 countries and organizations. We hope for the active participation and contribution of everyone in solving the pressing problems of our time "Building the Future Today", - Mirzoyan concluded.
