Unresolved conflicts weaken regional security

Artur Bagdasaryan, secretary of the Armenian National Security Council, has attended a seminar on challenges of South Caucasus in Yerevan, Armenia Today reports.

The seminar was organized by the Association of Graduates of the Center named after J. Marshall, Center for European Security Studies and the US Embassy in Armenia.

Bagdasaryan noted that regional security was weakened by unresolved conflicts. Yet, Armenia copes with threats to national security and challenges. Increase of activity in international organizations, ties with foreign states and settlement of regional problems could benefit the cause.

The official noted democratic reforms in the Caucasus, cooperation with international structures, including the Eastern Partnership, European Neighbourhood Policy, NATO Individuals Partnership Action Plan, Armenian-Georgian integrated border management. He stressed the importance of equal opportunities for economic development of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan.