"Azerbaijan's statements on the necessity of conducting an "antiterrorist operation" in Nagorno-Karabakh are simply statements. The Azeri side has come out with statements and will do it. Armenia has answered and will answer them," - President of Armenia Robert Kocharian stated this to journalists today. As reported by CNA agency, the head of the country stressed in this connection that consecutive work was being carried out to maintain the fighting efficiency of the Armenian army.