Russia's role in resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh problem is great, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said in an interview with the Echo of Moscow radio station.
"I consider Russia as the major and most authoritative player in our region. Russia can do so that peace and prosperity was established in our region. I should express my gratitude to the Russian president because he is busy actively seeking peaceful solutions," Sargsyan said.
He added that it is no coincidence that Russia was involved in the negotiation process from the beginning.
"Due to the fact that Russia has such authority, we expect a great deal from the country," Sargsyan said.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Armenian armed forces have occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan since 1992, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and 7 surrounding districts.
Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994. The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group - Russia, France, and the United States - are currently holding the peace negotiations.
Armenia has not yet implemented the U.N. Security Council's four resolutions on the liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding regions.