YEREVAN. – Armenia and France have great potential for development in defense sector.

Defense Minister Vigen  Sargsyan noted the above-said at his talk Monday with French Ambassador Jean-François Charpentier, the Ministry of Defense of Armenia informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Sargsyan also underscored France’s efforts, as an Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group co-chair country, toward resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

In addition, the interlocutors stated that cooperation in defense sector, especially in international peacekeeping, has great potential for development.

The parties also agreed to intensify cooperation in defense sector, and bilateral politico-military contacts.

Defense Minister Vigen  Sargsyan and Ambassador Jean-François Charpentier reflected on regional security issues, as well.