THE RA MINISTER OF DEFENCE RECEIVES THE AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND TO THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

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08. 12.09

On the 8th of December, 2009 the Minister of Defence Seyran Ohanyan
received the ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland to Armenia Charles Lonsdale and the military attache
of the embassy, Lieutenant-Colonel Nick Ridaut. During the meeting
they discussed matters of mutual interest, particularly the course
and perspectives of defence strategic review. It was stated that the
British assistance in this process embodies one of the most important
programs of the Armenian-British bilateral military relations, and
that the British side will do its best for continuing the program.

Praising the RA participation in the International Forces of
Afghanistan, ambassador Lonsdale stated that he highly esteems the
Armenia-NATO, Armenia-Great Britain cooperation and that he is ready
to assist the deepening of the relations.

In his turn, the RA Minister of Defence underlined that the Armenian
side is ready to continue and develop the relations with the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. He also highly esteemed
the efforts of NATO and personally the ambassador.

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