Armenia and Georgia will continue cooperation on maintaining peace in the region, Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan informed during the press conference following the meeting of Defense ministers of Armenia and Georgia.

“On the basis of bilateral meeting and negotiations with Georgian Defense Minister Tina Khidasheli lied Armenian-Georgian age-old friendship, neighborhood and the sectors that provide the Armenian-Georgian relations, culture, tourism, etc. We also referred to the bilateral defense relations and highlighted reference to the issues on safety and confidence within the limits of formation of atmosphere on mutual trust,” Armenian Defense Minister said, “Armenpress” reports.

“Joint work of Armenian and Georgian soldiers in Afghanistan for the common peace and stability is a good example of cooperative works. Although we see ourselves in different military groups, however, I am here to discuss peace in the South Caucasus, first of all. It is the main point that unites us and our overall cooperation is leaded in this direction,” Georgian Defense Minister Tina Khidasheli said.

Georgian Defense Minister mentioned that Georgia continues to remain on Armenia’s side so that the 2 parties will secure the general welfare and peace if it is necessary.