SEYRAN OHANYAN AND US OFFICIAL DISCUSSED ISSUES OF COOPERATION

15.02.12, 14:49

On February 14 Armenian Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan hosted
Mark Montgomery, deputy director of the US European commanding on
Planning, politics and strategic directorate, pres service of Armenian
Ministry of Defense informs. Welcoming the guest Armenian Minister of
Defense rated highly the cooperation between US European Commanding
and Armenian Ministry of Defense. M. Montgomery thanked Armenian side
for the assistance in Kosovo and Afghanistan missions.

During the meeting the sides discussed the organization of Armenian-US
joint exercises, military-educational programs and some other issues
of bilateral interest.

During the visit US official also had a meeting with deputy Chief of
the General Staff of the Armed Forces of RA, General-lieutenant S.

Galstyan. Some issues concerning Armenian peacekeepers’ international
missions were discussed during the meeting. M. Montgomery also visited
Armenian peacekeeping brigade.

From: A. Papazian