NATO hopes for further strengthening of cooperation with Armenia in variety of spheres

PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer sent a congratulatory address on appointment of Tigran Sargsyan as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, the government's press office reported.



The message says:



"I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment as Prime Minister of Armenia and wish you every success with the discharge of your new duties.



The NATO and Armenia have been involved in sustained cooperation in the field of international security as evidenced by Armenia's valuable contribution to NATO's commitment in Kosovo. We pursue close cooperation and a political dialog under the Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP) with a view to reforming your defense system and strengthening democratic institutions in Armenia.



You assumed office in difficult and challenging times for your country, and I hope that by building on the present achievements and by maintaining the momentum of reforms implemented under the Individual Partnership Action Plan, we will manage to further strengthen the cooperation in a variety of spheres.



In order to assist Armenia along the path of reforms, I look forward to working with you on different issues and hope to meet you in the near future."