OREANDA-NEWS. August 13, 2008. On his personal behalf and on behalf of the entire Armenian people, Mr Sargsyan expressed his condolences at the tragic events in South Ossetia and the mass deaths of people. He also expressed readiness to provide humanitarian aid to the affected population. 

The two Presidents spoke their support for taking all necessary measures to ensure that these events do not happen again and to normalize the situation in the region as rapidly as possible.

The conversation took place at Armenia’s initiative.