YEREVAN.- U.S. values relationship with Armenia in defense industry, U.S. Secretary of Navy Ray  Mabus told reporters in Yerevan.

The evidence is the high level visits, he said after the meeting with Armenia’s Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan. Mabus pointed out cooperation in peacekeeping activities and defense reforms.

He noted that the U.S. navy and marine corps have been working with the Armenian Minister on defense strategic planning and exercise conducted together over two years. He assured that they are planning to continue the work.

“We look forward for additional exercises with the Armenian Armed Forces and additional engagement in terms of planning and working together,” he concluded.