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    SECRETARY OF DEFENSE NOMINEE HAGEL CALLS FOR GROWTH IN ARMENIA-US DEFENSE TIES

    NEWS.AM
    February 12, 2013 | 12:35

    WASHINGTON, DC - In response to a direct inquiry by Senate Armed
    Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, president Obama's nominee to
    serve as Secretary of Defense, former Senator Chuck Hagel, called
    for the expansion of U.S.-Armenia defense relations, reported the
    Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

    "We would like to thank Chairman Levin for drawing attention, during
    this especially closely watched Senate confirmation process, to the
    importance of growth in the U.S.-Armenia defense relationship," said
    ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "We share Senator Hagel's
    view that there is much room for the development of these ties, and
    look forward, should he be confirmed, to engaging with the Department
    of Defense on this matter."

    In response to a written inquiry by Chairman Levin, Senator Hagel
    explained "The U.S.-Armenia defense relationship is sound. As with
    all relationships, there is room to grow and areas where we can
    strengthen our cooperation and partnership." He went on to note
    that, if confirmed, "I would continue to engage Armenian leaders to
    strengthen existing areas of engagement and identify new areas of
    cooperation that support Armenia's defense reforms, especially its
    peacekeeping brigade, and continue its ability to deploy in coalition
    operations."

    "I would look for the United States to be Armenia's partner of choice
    and help Armenia's defense establishment contribute to regional
    security and stability."

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