President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan has received NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, Kevin Hamilton.
Congratulating Hamilton on his appointment, President Khachaturyan highly appreciated the ongoing development of Armenia’s relations with NATO.
He noted that Armenia and NATO have established a solid foundation for a stronger partnership, maintaining active dialogue and cooperation with NATO and its member states, and expressed hope that joint initiatives and programs would further expand.
Hamilton thanked the President for the reception and expressed readiness to make efforts to advance Armenia-NATO cooperation, as well as to contribute to strengthening regional stability and security.
During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for effective cooperation in various formats, emphasizing the positive dynamics of high-level political dialogue.
They also exchanged views on the importance of joint efforts to protect democratic values, highlighting cooperation in institutional development, strengthening the rule of law, and increasing transparency in governance. The sides stressed the importance of sharing best practices and ensuring the continuous development of relevant programs.
President Khachaturyan noted that Armenia’s cooperation with individual NATO member states continues to expand across political, defense, and military spheres, playing a significant role in enhancing the country’s capabilities, advancing reforms, and strengthening regional security.
The parties reaffirmed their willingness to continue constructive dialogue and further develop partnership aimed at promoting peace, stability, and security in the region.
