RA President Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Celeste Wallander. The Armenian leader stressed Armenia’s interest in developing cooperation with the United States which meets its interests.

The RA presidential press service reports that Ms. Wallander expressed appreciation of Armenia’s participation international peacemaking operations, which enhances the Armenian army’s efficiency.

The sides also discussed a number of issues of regional security, including the present stage of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process.

Ms. Wallander stressed the unacceptability of using force to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.