Cooperation with NATO important for Armenia's security

PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Brussels, Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan met with NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer, the RA government's press office reported.



"Undoubtedly, the Armenia-NATO relations have fixed considerable progress and I would like to thank you for you assistance and diligence," Mr De Hoop Scheffer said opening the meeting.



In response, PM Sargsyan said: "The high rate of cooperation development will be maintained with special attention to the IPAP and Armenia's engagement in NATO peacekeeping missions. We have always stated that Armenia eyes cooperation with NATO as a constituent of our security system."



The parties referred to the Nagorno Karabakh peaceful process and forthcoming presidential election in Armenia.



In this view, Mr De Hoop Scheffer voiced hope that the IPAP will be again in focus of bilateral relations after the election.