GYUMRI, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. The partnership between Armenia and NATO has been expanded and improved both the format and content during the twenty years of cooperation. The Head of the Mission of the Republic of Armenia in NATO, Ambassador, the Head of the Department of Surveillance of Arms and International Security of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Samvel Mkrtchyan spoke about this in a conversation with "Armenpress". Samvel Mkrtchyan stated: "Naturally if not the reciprocal benefit both sides will not expand these relations. Undoubtedly we develop our relations with NATO in various spheres as well and first of all is the political dialogue, which is also realized in the highest level."

The sides introduce their approach and positions in the security matters and make efforts in order to find general solutions. In the Ambassador’s opinion this will provide representation in the international level for our country, involvement in important international procedures, as well as it supports the national security of our country. Samvel Mkrtchyan highlighted: "Sure we have our primary relations with Russia and we are a member of CSTO springing out from the viewpoint of our security, but presently in the international level it’s not enough to limit ourselves with such an alliance alone. It’s also necessary to develop our relations with such organizations playing an important role in the international relations and developments."

Our cooperation with NATO is profitable from the viewpoint of military sphere as well. This structure assisted our country to reform and changes our military system.