Armenia is successfully developing cooperation with both the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and NATO as they are not conflicting structures, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan said during a joint press-conference with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Thursday.
Sargsyan said that Armenia has repeatedly said that its participation in CSTO is an important component of its military-political security,
while its involvement in NATO programs is very useful.
The Armenian President believes that by developing cooperation with both structures Armenia is strengthening stability in the region.
According to Rasmussen, NATO and Russia are partners and trust each other. One example of their partnership is the transit of cargoes for
NATO peacekeepers in Afghanistan via the Russian territory. NATO has also suggested cooperating with Russia on anti missile defense.
Rasmussen is sure that this meets the interests of all Euro-Atlantic nations.
Armenian President: Armenia develops cooperation with both CSTO and NATO as they are not conflicting structures
