While summarizing the results of the meeting held on May 18 and 19 between the representatives of the NATO International Staff and the Armenian Committee on the Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP), the NATO SG's Special Representative said that in a rather short period, Armenia has made headway toward the implementation of the IPAP.

Deputy Minister Kirakossian noted that cooperation with NATO and participation in the Individual Partnership Action Plan and Partnership for Peace program is one of the most essential components of Armenia's security system. In this regard, he stressed the importance of enhancing the political dialogue with NATO and introducing appropriate reforms in the defense system of the country, including the development of a national security concept paper.

In their meeting, Deputy Minister Kirakossian briefed the guest on the latest developments of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, as well as the present status of Armenia-Turkey relations.