On July 14, Armenian National Security Council (NSC) Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan met with Philip Peirce, the regional coordinator of United Nations Development Program on Support to the Integrated Border Management Systems in the South Caucasus.

At the meeting, Mr. Piece briefed NSC Secretary on implementation of current stage of the program for Border Management in the South Caucasus, expressing satisfaction on progress achieved.

Mr. Baghdasaryan, in turn, stressed the importance of the program aimed at strengthening cooperation between South Caucasus and EU member states through providing safe transfer of passengers and cargo, while preserving border security.

In conclusion, Mr. Baghdasaryan stressed the necessity of modernisation of border infrastructures and equipment.

According to, Mr. Piers, creation of an international consulting group in charge of complex management of borders is planned.