I am encouraged by the reports of the cessation of hostilities along the Nagorno Karabakh Line of Contact. I urge the sides to respect the cease-fire, show restraint and prevent any new escalation. NATO supports the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group. The parties need to go back to the negotiating table and find a comprehensive settlement, under the auspices of the Co-chairs. There is no military solution to the conflict. The peaceful resolution of conflicts is one of the core c

On March 2, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Defense Policy and Planning Jonathan Parish. Foreign Minister Nalbandian shared with Parish the achievements as a result of continuous cooperation between Armenia and NATO. While expressing his gratitude, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General mentioned that relations between Armenia and the North Atlantic Alliance are are a high p

(NATO) – The National Defense Research University (NDRU) opened its doors on January 28, in Yerevan, Armenia. The opening of the NDRU is a product of close cooperation through NATO’s Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP) and represents a major milestone in the transformation of the Armenian Armed Forces. During the opening ceremony, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan awarded the Medal of Gratitude to Dr James Keagle, Professor at the US National Defense University and L