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Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan delivered remarks at the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council on Thursday.

“During the year Armenia has spared no efforts to ensure that the OSCE remains afloat in the face of existential challenges, particularly by contributing to the Organization’s efforts in enhancing trust and cooperation among participating states and calling for the swift utilization of the early warning and conflict prevention toolbox. Alas, we have all failed in our endeavors - failed collectively and individually," Mirzoyan said in his speech.

"Whilst Armenia has long been advocating for the full implementation of the OSCE's principles across its entire area of responsibility, alerting on the early warning signs of the use of force and calling for the swift and decisive actions, the OSCE’s mechanisms and conflict prevention toolbox have not only been inactive but also muted, to say the least.

"But our criticism should be perceived only in the context of our strong desire to have an effective security Organization with its autonomous institutions that act in strict compliance with their mandates, commitments and principles without a backward glance to any other consideration," he added.