Representatives of the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies at U.S. Department of Defense/National Defense University attended Tuesday the Armenian Institute of National and Strategic Studies, RA Defense Minister's spokesman Seyran Shahsuvaryan said.

Welcoming the guests, advisor to RA Defense Minister, major general Hayk Kotanjyan, briefed on the Institute's structure and its scientific and practical significance.

He said the Institute will be renamed into National Defense University. He also informed that National Security School will be established in Armenia soon.

The men voiced hope for implementation of all programs and efficient continuation of expert discussions.