April 18, 2005 - 09:11 AMT
ARMENIA DOES NOT YIELD TO NEIGHBORS IN PARTICIPATION IN NATO PROGRAMS
Armenia is ready for many-sided cooperation with NATO College, Armenain Ambassador to Italy Ruben Shugariansaid during the meeting with Director of the NATO College, Lt. General Vankeirsbilck, RA MFA press service reported. The Armenian Ambassador expressed gratitude for the engagement of the Armenian diplomats and military in this institute of higher education. The parties discussed the establishment of contacts between the college and the military institutions of Armenia. According to General Vankeirsbilck, the college closely cooperates with the NATO partner-states. He gave a high estimation to the participation of Armenia's representatives in the events organized by the college. The Armenian Ambassador in his turn familiarized the Lt. General with the present level of the Armenia-NATO relations and noted that Armenia does not yield to its neighbors as regards to the participation in various NATO programs. During the meeting the parties agreed on the further deepening of ties.