YEREVAN. – Armenia is a sovereign state, and NATO respects its choice as a Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member.

William Lahue, Head of the NATO Liaison Office in the South Caucasus, noted the aforesaid speaking at the international conference, entitled “Upcoming Challenges: NATO, from Wales to Warsaw and Beyond,” which is held Monday in Armenia’s capital city of Yerevan.

In his words, however, nonetheless, NATO still has several plans in connection with Armenia.

Lahue stated that they are working with the Ministry of Defense of Armenia to eliminate corruption risks.

He added that they expect Armenia to participate in the NATO-Georgia military exercises in November.

The NATO official informed that they also expect to hold annual maneuvers, and Armenia likewise shall partake in them.