YEREVAN, DECEMBER 4, NOYAN TAPAN. During the December 3 meeting of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Celeste Wallander who is on a visit to Armenia, the sides assessed the cooperation of the two countries in the defense sphere and the implemented projects as efficient. According to S. Sargsyan, during his term as defense minister of Armenia, he participated in the establishment of this cooperation. He added that there is much potential for developing the cooperation. The president underlined the importance of Armenia's participation in international peacekeeping operations, noting that Armenia is obliged and able to make its contribution to the promotion of international security. Stating that Armenia values the support that the U.S. administration has provided since Armenia's independence, Serzh Sargsyan added: "We also value highly the United States' efforts on establishment of peace and stability in our region and on solution of the regional problems". C. Wallander said that the purpose of her visit is become better acquainted with Armenia's priorities in the defense sector. Noting that her country appreciates Armenia's participation in various peacekeeping missions, she said that she went to the peacekeeping brigade of the RA armed forces on the same day and was impressed by the skills of Armenian servicemen. According to the RA presidential press service, the interlocutors also exchanged ideas about regional developments and problems.

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