RA DM AND DEPUTY COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF USA EUROPEAN COMMAND DISCUSSED
ARMENIAN- AMERICAN MILITARY COOPERATION DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

ARMINFO News Agency
September 20, 2006 Wednesday

The RA Defense Minister Serzh Sarkissyan and the deputy
Commander-in-Chief of the USA European Command, William Ward, have
discussed at today’s meeting the prospects of development and the
present stage of Armenian-American military cooperation.

As the DM press-secretary, the Colonel Seiran Shahsuvaryan, told
ArmInfo, the parties expressed satisfaction by the cooperation of the
two countries in the sphere of military education, as well as noted
the necessity of implementing an Institute of professional sergeant.

In his turn, the General Ward noted the high level of military
preparation, an ability to orient in extreme situations, as well as a
good organization of Armenian peace-makers, who carry out a mission
in Iraq and Kosovo. The interlocutors have also touched upon the
issues of Armenia’s participation in the initiatives of international
stability establishment. They have also exchanged opinions concerning
the regional and international development.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress