Armenian Permanent Representative speaks at UN Security Council.

Armenia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Karen Nazaryan, delivered a speech at the UN Security Council discussion dedicated to the rule of law.

Mr. Nazaryan said that Armenia underscores the promotion of the rule of law in terms of maintaining and reinforcing international peace, security and human rights, since their violation, particularly the violation of the people's right to self-determination results in regional conflicts.

Karen Nazaryan noted that the maintenance of humanitarian law is important both during conflicts and in post-conflict period, and confirmed that special attention should be paid to issues of protection of civilians.

Ambassador Nazarayn welcomed the fact that the UN Security Council keeps in the focus the issues of putting an end to the impunity of states, launching investigation against those who committed genocides or crimes against humanity and bringing them to justice.

He called the presentees' attention to the fact that the notion ‘rule of law' denies use of force, adding that the non-use of force in post-conflict period is an important factor, strengthening mutual trust among the parties, and creating an atmosphere of justice and security.

The Secretary General of the UN and representatives of more than 40 member states delivered speeches during the meeting.