Monday, October 29, 2012

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Visits Armenia

15:19, October 29, 2012

The Secretary of the Navy of the United States of America, Ray Mabus, met with Armenian Minister of Defense, the Honorable Seyran Ohanian, in Yerevan today.  The two discussed regional and global security issues and opportunities for greater cooperation.

Secretary Mabus expressed his deep appreciation for Armenia’s contributions to our shared mission in Afghanistan and to peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.  Mabus also discussed the importance of defense reform, peacekeeping operations and training, as well as the professionalization of the non-commissioned officer (NCO) corps.  Mabus discussed cooperation with U.S. Marine Forces Europe through the Black Sea Rotational Forces.

“I am grateful for the warm and gracious hospitality of the Armenian people,” said Mabus.  “We value our engagement with Armenia and my visit here underscores the importance of the South Caucasus region.”

Armenian News

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