YEREVAN, MARCH 19, ARMENPRESS.  NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed gratitude to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for his efforts in building a brighter future for Armenia and the region.

“I welcomed the fact that you are working to strengthen democratic control over your armed forces, including through your participation in NATO's Building Integrity Programme. You have also shown real commitment to fighting corruption, strengthening your democratic institutions and upholding the rule of law,’’ NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a joint press conference in Yerevan after his meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

''Thank you again for hosting me warmly and for your efforts to build a brighter future for your country and region. I sincerely hope that we will continue to strengthen our partnership, working together for greater peace, stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus and beyond. Thank you," he said.