Stoltenberg: Armenia will not be left without NATO support
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During his visit to Armenia, the NATO leader drew attention to the need for peaceful resolution of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
On March 17-19, Jens Stoltenberg held official talks in Armenia with President Vahagn Khachaturian and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
During the visit, Stoltenberg expressed Armenia's appreciation for its long-standing cooperation with NATO, including its contribution to peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo (KFOR).
The Alliance Head stressed the importance of reaching an agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan on normalizing relations and ensuring long-term peace in the region. He assured NATO's support for Armenia's sovereignty, territorial integrity and pursuit of peace, which was reflected in a statement on the Alliance's official website.
In the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Stoltenberg recalled the importance of the struggle for peace and stability, pointing to the risk of Russia's aggression spreading to other countries in case of its success in Ukraine. The secretary-general called on NATO countries to strengthen their support for Ukraine and prevent Russia's victory.
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