European direction is one of priority directions in RA foreign policy

PanARMENIAN.Net - RA President Serzh Sargsyan met NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero on Apr. 28 in Yerevan.

RA President stated that European direction is one of priority directions in RA foreign policy, with Armenia -NATO cooperation as is one of its most important elements. Serzh Sargsyan added that Armenia-NATO cooperation within "Partnership in the name of peace" Program framework is a constituent part of RA national security.

In his turn, Claudio Bisogniero noted that his visit to Armenia testifies to the importance NATO attaches to bilateral relations. According to Alliance representative, NATO is satisfied with collaboration development process with Armenia in different spheres.

Claudio Bisogniero gave high assessment to realization defense sphere reforms, as well as participation in peacemaking missions, struggle against international terrorism, and elimination of natural disaster consequences. The parties agreed that Independent Procurement Alliance Program is a perfect tool for strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional security. Claudio Bisogniero expressed his satisfaction with progress in Armenian Turkish negotiations.

Dwelling on NKR conflict settlement, Claudio Bisogniero emphasized though not involved in conflict settlement, the Alliance is closely following the development of events and approves of efforts directed at peaceful settlement of conflict. The parties agreed that NKR conflict should be settled in accordance with international legislation principles, RA President Press Service reported.