The exercise held in Armenia in the framework of Partnership for Peace program showed that Armenia is prepared to join this family, lieutenant general Roland Kather, Commander Allied Land Component Command Headquarters Heidelberg said after the final stage of Cooperative Longbow/Lancer 2008.

"This exercise signaled commitment to peace and stability in the region. Armenia is welcomed to Partnership for Peace family," he said, adding that the Armenian government and the republic's Defense Ministry spared no effort to conduct the exercise up to the mark.