YEREVAN. – Armenia's Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan on Wednesday received U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern and newly appointed defense attaché Anthony Sebo. The latter handed over a letter of credentials from U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel.

Seyran Ohanyan and John Heffern discussed Armenia-US bilateral ties as well as issues related to military cooperation with NATO, in particular in the context of new platform on cooperation with partners created during the summit in Wales.

Ambassador Heffern assured that American side will continue to develop defense cooperation with Armenia in all areas of mutual interest.

The sides discussed issues related to regional security challenges.