Armenian, Latvian border guards may step up cooperation![]() February 6, 2013 - 17:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian National Security Council (NSC) Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan met Feb 6 with Latvia's chief of the border guard service Normunds Garbars. Mr. Garbars noted that Latvian border guards have extensive involvement in European missions, have joined the common educational system and currently undergo trainings. He further hailed the prospects for deepening of cooperation between Armenia and Latvian border guards. NSC Secretary, in turn, said Latvia’s experience may benefit reform implementation in Armenia. Mr Baghdasaryan voiced readiness to foster the programs and events of FRONTEX European Union agency for external border security, aiming to offer effective solutions to border security problems. The two men also expressed hope for the cooperation between Armenia and Latvia to transform to a practical platform. Partner news Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting. Orinats Yerkir party held a political council meeting on May 15, chaired by party leader Artur Baghdasaryan. Partner news |