Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan met September 12 with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State on European and Eurasian Affairs Tina Kaidanow to discuss defense cooperation between the two countries.

Ms. Kaidanow welcomed Armenia’s participation in peacekeeping missions, particularly in Afghanistan and stressed the importance of further bilateral efforts on that regard.

The sides also discussed the latest regional developments, emphasizing the necessity of peaceful resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and maintenance of the ceasefire at the line of contact as an important factor to promote talks.