Armenian defense minister sees no reason for new escalation in South Caucasus

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan sees no reason for a new escalation in the South Caucasus, Report informs, citing the local press.

"Armenia should ensure the security and inviolability of its borders through a balanced policy," the minister told a press conference.

According to him, defense cooperation between Armenia and the US fully complies with the strategic partnership document recently signed between the two countries: "Our cooperation will continue within the framework of the new document. We have made progress in several directions. We are satisfied with this cooperation. There are positive dynamics."