Yerevan: Armenia became from the consumer country of peace and security a supplier state
ArmInfo. Armenia-NATO cooperation is based on the interests of both sides. This was announced at a joint briefing with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian in Yerevan by NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller.
She again thanked Armenia for participating in peacekeeping missions and for organizing the "NATO Week". Gottemoeller also stressed that there are prospects for the development of Armenia-NATO cooperation.
In his turn, the RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian noted that Armenia has become a state-supplier from the consumer country of peace and security. "Despite the fact that our country has security problems, nevertheless, we are making a serious contribution to ensuring its security," the minister said. He also noted that the Armenia-NATO relations have significantly expanded over the past 25 years.
Nalbandyan said that during the meeting with the Deputy Secretary General, prospects for cooperation were discussed, and the importance of high-level dialogue was stressed. The parties also discussed the Individual Partnership Program and the activities of the Trust Fund, within which old weapons will be destroyed.
During the meeting, regional issues were discussed, including the Karabakh problem. "We highly appreciate the assistance of NATO to the peacekeeping efforts of Minsk mediators," Nalbandian said.