Armenian peacekeepers to stay in Afghanistan
Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian participated on April 19 in the extended ministerial meeting of the North-Atlantic Council dedicated to Afghanistan issue.
The Brussels-hosted meeting has brought together foreign ministers of more than 50 countries, which are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
Addressing to the participants, Edward Nalbandian reiterated Armenia's commitment to continue assisting in the efforts to establish peace, security and stability in Afghanistan.
"Armenia came to Afghanistan to assist in the joint international efforts to establish peace in that country, stop destructive activity of terrorist groups not only in Afghanistan but also in other countries. We have witnessed the same scenario in our region and know what it means," said the Armenian official.
He stressed that Armenia will contribute to the establishment of peace, security and stability in Afghanistan by the withdrawal of security assistance forces [in 2014], and after it.
Within the framework of the meeting, the Armenian foreign minister held meetings with his counterparts from other countries, RA MFA Press service reports.
