«5 years have passed since heads of states and governments adopted the Millennium Declaration at the UN General Assembly, binding themselves to reach the Millennium Development Goals. Joining the Declaration Armenia included the Millennium Goals in its long-term strategic programs,» Armenian PM Andranik Margaryan stated at a summit meeting within the UN GA 60th session. In his words with the assistance of international organizations and by a decision of the Armenian Government the Strategic Program for Poverty Reduction was adopted in Armenia in August 2003. The Premier noted terrorism remains a major threat the humanity has faced. The acts of terrorism in US September 11, 2001, then in Beslan, Madrid, London and other places indicate that countries should unite to fight terror. Armenia censures terrorism in any form, A. Margaryan emphasized. «We hail the Secretary-General taking steps to prevent future genocides. In this respect I would like to specially underscore the importance of introduction of a concept of protection of population from genocides, military crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity to the final document of the summit meeting,» Mr. Margaryan said. Armenians as people, who have experienced the first genocide of the 20th century, know well its consequences. Speaking of the conflicts in the South Caucasus the PM said, «Peaceful settlement of regional conflicts is a major security and stability guarantee in our region. Armenia keeps advocating peaceful settlement of the NK conflict. The NK people has exercised its self-determination right, provided for by international legal principles. Some peoples represented here also used this right. We are convinced that only in an atmosphere of mutual confidence and tolerance and will to recognition of the historical reality peaceful and goon neighborly coexistence of the two peoples can be secured. We attach special importance to regional cooperation in strengthening mutual confidence in the South Caucasus. Unfortunately, the blockade of Armenia's borders, as well as lack of desire to cooperate hamper it. Armenia supports UN efforts aimed at reforming the UN, specifically those to enhance the authority and role of the GA, creation of a Human Rights Council, as well as enhancement of efficiency of the Security Council methods. We are convinced that the already reformed UN will be able to successfully withstand the increasing challenges of the century.»